SQL Server 2012

Easy to get started. Free to use.

Take advantage of the same powerful database engine as the other versions of SQL Server in a version great for redistribution and embedding, free! SQL Server Express includes 10GB of storage per database, easy backup and restore functionality and compatibility with all editions of SQL Server and Windows Azure SQL Database.

Things You Can Do

• Simplify Development Efforts

  Leverage Existing Skills

  • Get started today developing on SQL Server with SQL Server Data Tools. Take advantage of existing Transact-SQL skills, and incorporate technologies, including the Microsoft ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ. Develop applications faster through deep integration with Visual Studio, Visual Web Developer, and SQL Server Management Studio.

  Improve Developer Productivity

  • Increase developer productivity and simplify deployment through integration with Visual Studio and Visual Web Developer. Take advantage of advanced capabilities, including rich table and query designers, full integration with Server Explorer, and drag-and-drop IDE support for rapidly building data-bound applications.

  Tune the Design Process

  • Manage SQL Server 2012 Express databases with SQL Server Management Studio Express. Connect to local SQL Server 2012 Express databases and manage objects with full Object Explorer integration. Write, execute, and test queries by using visual query plans that provide hints to tune queries and access management and maintenance options.

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