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MSDE 2000 Product Information

Important Note: Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) will not be supported on the Microsoft Vista operating system. If you plan to build an application and redistribute a database with it, you should consider using SQL Server 2005 Express Edition instead. For more information, see the Running SQL Server on Windows Vista page on microsoft.com.

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition replaces Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) as the free, redistributable version of SQL Server. Take advantage of a larger maximum database size and improved performance with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. Read more on the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition product overview page.

Using MSDE 2000? Try upgrading to SQL Server 2005 Express EditionUsing MSDE 2000? Try upgrading to SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Download SQL Server 2005 Express, which offers an increased maximum database size of 4 GB, SQL Server Reporting Services, no workload governor, CLR integration, SQL Service broker, and more.

Upgrading MSDE to SQL Server 2005 ExpressUpgrading MSDE to SQL Server 2005 Express

This white paper discusses the new SQL Server 2005 Express Edition features that are important to MSDE users. It covers how to upgrade your existing MSDE installation to SQL Server 2005 Express and presents criteria to help you decide when to upgrade your version.

Product Information

•Features

MSDE 2000 helps you build custom solutions by offering the features described below. Learn about the features that will help your business extend their applications on the desktop.

•System Requirements

Find out what you need to run MSDE 2000.

•MSDE Integration

MSDE 2000 offers application developers new opportunities to build desktop and shared solutions that are freely distributable and can be easily migrated to SQL Server 2000 technology. Learn more about Integrating MSDE 2000 into your application.

Resource Kits and Downloads

•MSDE 2000 Deployment Resource Kit
•Resource Kits for MSDE 2000
•MSDE 2000 Downloads

Redistribution Information

•Rights to Use and Redistribute MSDE 2000
•Register for MSDE 2000 Redistribution Rights

Additional Resources

•MSDE 2000 Support
•MSDE 2000 Technical Resources
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