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SQL Server Express - Easy to UseSQL Server 2005 Express Edition is the next version of MSDE and is a free, easy-to-use, lightweight, and embeddable version of SQL Server 2005. Free to download, free to redistribute, free to embed, and easy for new developers to use immediately, SQL Server Express includes powerful features such as SQL Server Management Studio Express, for easily managing a database. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of SQL Server Express Edition and to download SQL Server Management Studio. 
view larger > | Fast to download and install - Compact download.
- Get up and running in as little as 20 minutes.
- Register SQL Server Express Edition.
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| Simplified administration - Automatically tune your database for optimal performance.
- Use Microsoft Update to automatically receive the latest patches and updates, enabling a high level of security and the latest features.
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view larger > | Free management tool: SQL Server Management Studio - You can download the SQL Server Management Studio Express (separate download below), an easy and efficient management tool for SQL Server Express.
- With SQL Server Management Studio you enjoy a consistent management experience across all SQL Server 2005 Editions.
 Download SQL Server Management Studio Express
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view larger > | Seamless integration with Visual Studio Express Editions - Seamlessly integrated data experience for building Windows applications and Web sites.
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view larger > | Easy to deploy - Easily move or copy your SQL Server Express databases to another computer or hosted server using XCopy and ClickOnce deployment.
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