SQL Server 2005 Express Edition – Download for PC Free

The free lightweight version of SQL Server 2005

Vanessa Martín

July 28, 2009

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The most used database system to manage data in a dynamic way and solve real problems is based on the relational model, formed by tables and relations. Due to the latter, one of the most used applications to manage these kinds of problems is Microsoft SQL Server, because it is a relational database management system (RDBMS).

Microsoft offers its users SQL Server 2005 Express Edition totally free of charge, this application is a lightweight version of their renowned SQL Server 2005 application, Thanks to this database management system, we can manage dynamic data in a quick and reliable way.

The main advantage of SQL Server Express is its specific design, that provides a quick and simple way to implement and develop prototypes. Another important advantage as well as how easy it is to use, is that it uses the same APIs to access the ADO.NET, SQL Native Client and T-SQL data.

Other features worth highlighting are:

• Integration with Visual Studio.
• Integration of SQL Server Express Manager, the new graphical user interface (GUI).
• Use the database as if it were a file, making its potability easier thanks to the XCopy application.
• Maximum size of the database: 4 GB.

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is the best free option for developers.