Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is a powerful and reliable data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded application clients, light Web applications, and local data stores. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, SQL Server 2008 Express is available at no cost, and you are free to redistribute it with applications. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments. For more information about SQL Server Express, including other versons and downloadable components now available, see Microsoft SQL Server Express.

For information about the different editions of SQL Server 2008, see the Editions page.

For more information about SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1, please review the Release Notes.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 3.

System Requirements:

• Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1.
• Windows Installer 4.5.