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Microsoft® SQL Server® 2025 Express
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2025 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.
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Version:
17.0.1000.9
Date Published:
9/16/2026
File Name:
SQL2025-SSEI-Expr.exe
File Size:
4.4 MB
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express is a free, feature-rich edition of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.
LocalDB (SqlLocalDB)- LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express that has all its programmability features, yet runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and short list of pre-requisites. Use this if you need a simple way to create and work with databases from code. It can be bundled with Application and Database Development tools like Visual Studio and or embedded with an application that needs local databases.
- This package contains PolyBase and Full Text Search features in addition to SQL Database Engine.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel - compatible processor with a minimum speed of 1 GHz or a faster processor
- RAM
- Minimum 512MB
- Hard Disk Space
- 4.2 GB of Disk Space
Limitations : Microsoft SQL Server Express supports 1 physical processor, 1 GB memory, and 50 GB per database- Download the SQL Server 2025 Express installer (SQL2025-SSEI-Expr.exe) on this page that, when executed, will present options to perform an installation or download media only.
- If you have questions about SQL Server Express, visit Microsoft Q&A .
- Help improve SQL Server by submitting bugs to Microsoft Feedback .
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