What is the limitation of SQL Server express free edition for shared database in network (In terms of production deployment)?

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What is the limitation of SQL Server express free edition for shared database in network (In terms of production deployment)?

Answer 1

Hi @sameet uuu

Maybe I don't understand your wording... "shared database in network."

If you install an SQL Server Express somewhere in your network, you can share all hosted databases with all users in your network... there is no limitation based on the number of users, only in size and compute power.

If you are using SQL Server with database files located on a network drive... that is supported and can be enabled:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/sql/admin/support-network-database-files

There is also no limitation based on any numbers...

Or if I misunderstood your question, please explain a little more. Thx

Answer 2

The limitations of Express Edition are detailed on the Editions and supported features page. Below are a few of the more important considerations for a shared production database:

• Compute: Limited to lesser of 1 socket or 4 cores
• Buffer pool memory: 1410MB
• Maximum database size: 10GB
• High Availability: no failover clustering or availability groups

Answer 3

Hi @sameet uuu ,

Please refer to the link given by DanGuzman. From the left navigation bar, you can see the difference of Editions for each version of SQL Server.
You can start with the Scale limits section.

Best regards,
Seeya

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