Install the SQL Server Express database engine with the Microsoft Web Platform Installer.
| Supported Operating Systems |
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2;
Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista;
Windows Vista Service Pack 1;
Windows XP Service Pack 2;
Windows XP Service Pack 3
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| Physical Limitations |
• 32-Bit Systems: Computer with Intel or compatible 1GHz or faster processor (2 GHz or faster is recommended. Only a single processor is supported.)
• 64-Bit systems: Computer with Intel or compatible 1.4 GHz or higher processor (2 GHz or faster is recommended. Only a single processor is supported.)
• Minimum of 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more is recommended)
• 1.9GB of free hard disk space
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Looking for a specialized edition? Check the out the options below and download your selection with the Microsoft Web Platform Installer.
Server 2008 Express |
Management Tools |
Runtime |
Runtime with Management Tools |
Runtime with Advanced Services |
| Sql Server Management Database Engine |
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| SQL Server Management Studio Express |
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| Full-Text Search |
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| Reporting Services |
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| Download Size |
38.5 MB |
82.5 MB |
230.4 MB |
546.5 MB |
| Cost |
FREE |
FREE |
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FREE |
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If you have Express already installed, are looking to embed SQL Server Express into an application, or need guidance on whether you should perform a custom install, click here.
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