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what is sql server express

Dear friends,what is meant by sql server express? and one more doubt,
there are somany editions like enterprice, developer,…..
what is the exact difference between these?
thank you very much vinod

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This might help http://www.informit.com/guides/printerfriendly.asp?g=sqlserver&seqNum=7&rl=1
Roji. P. Thomas
http://toponewithties.blogspot.com

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Have you referred to books online in this regard, I hope not. If so there is lot of information avialable.
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/default.mspx too. Satya SKJ
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
Contributing Editor & Forums Moderator
http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com
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Here is Microsoft’s description and feature comparison: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx Developer edition is the same as Enterprise Edition, but with licensing restrictions that exclude its use in production environments. -Greg

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But I wouldn’t suggest Developer edition in place of SQLExpress, due to the limitations. Satya SKJ
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
Contributing Editor & Forums Moderator
http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com
This posting is provided AS IS with no rights for the sake of knowledge sharing.

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