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SQL SERVER – Download FREE SQL SERVER Express Edition and Service Pack 1

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Here is the quick link from where SQL Server 2008 Express Edition can be downloaded.

Download SQL Server 2008 Express Edition

You can download it with many additional details as described in following image. Click on above link to go to page and select desired version.

SQL SERVER - Download FREE SQL SERVER Express Edition and Service Pack 1 SQLExpress

Additionally, please install SQL Server 2008 Express Service Pack 1.

You can read one of my previous article where I have covered SQL Server 2008 Express in detail SQL SERVER – SQL Server Express – A Complete Reference Guide.

Reference: Pinal Dave (https://blog.sqlauthority.com)

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  • bhanu
    June 25, 2013 10:27 am

    Dear Sir,

    how can i install multiple named instances in sql server 2008 ?

    i want to connect my same sql server studio one to access my local db and another one for production server db, how may i do this plz help me.
    urgent help needed.

    Regards

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  • Atul
    August 11, 2013 12:58 pm

    Hi Sir I am using Vs 2010 which vision of sql server computable with vs 2010……….

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