SQL Server Express 2008 Download

Install the SQL Server Express database engine with the Microsoft Web Platform Installer.

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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.

	Management Tools	Runtime	Runtime with Management Tools	Runtime with Advanced Services
SQL Server Management Database Engine	-
SQL Server Management Studio Express		-
Full-Text Search	-	-	-
Reporting Services	-	-	-
Download Size	172 MB	84 MB	224 MB	515 MB
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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.

System Requirements for SQL Server Express


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