SQL Server Express WebLog
SQL Server Express and Windows 8
With Windows 8 Consumer Preview released I thought it would be good to clarify for our users which...
Date: 03/02/2012
Using LocalDB with Full IIS, Part 2: Instance Ownership
This is the second post in a two-post mini-series on using LocalDB with Full IIS. Don't miss the...
Date: 12/08/2011
Using LocalDB with Full IIS, Part 1: User Profile
This is the first post in two-post mini-series on using LocalDB with Full IIS. If you found it...
Date: 12/08/2011
Announcing SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB RC0
LocalDB RC0 is Here, with a Brand New MSI!Release Candidate 0 for SQL Server 2012 has just shipped,...
Date: 11/28/2011
Using LocalDB in Visual Studio 2010
SSMS is a Success, But What About the VS? In my recent post I was using .NET Framework 4.0.2 to...
Date: 11/27/2011
LocalDB: Where is My Database?
As I mentioned in the previous post LocalDB handles database files differently than regular SQL...
Date: 10/28/2011
.NET Framework 4 now supports LocalDB!
Updated 2011-11-11: Added a link to the post on how LocalDB handles database file locations. Updated...
Date: 10/27/2011
Introducing LocalDB, an improved SQL Express
Updated 2011-11-28: Added reference to the walkthrough of using LocalDB in Visual Studio 2010 and to...
Date: 07/12/2011
ClickOnce Bootstrapper for SQL Server 2008 R2 Express
I'd like to share this post about ClickOnce Bootstrapper for SQL Server 2008 R2 Express delivered...
Date: 03/30/2011
SQL Server 2008 R2 Express has been released
The final release of SQL Server 2008 R2 was made publically available on April 21, 2010! SQL Server...
Date: 04/25/2010
SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Database Size Limit Increased to 10GB
Great news for SQL Server Express users today! We increased the maximum database size in SQL Server...
Date: 04/21/2010
How to take ownership of your local SQL Server 2008 Express
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Date: 02/23/2010
Visual Studio 2010 Release Candidate is shipped!
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Date: 02/11/2010
SQL Server Express and .NET Framework 4
[update 1/17/2012: Fixed formatting and clarified all comments apply to all future Service Packs of...
Date: 12/09/2009
SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTp Is released
With the release of the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP, we have simplified the SQL Server Express...
Date: 11/12/2009
Embedding SQL Server Express Survey
Microsoft is committed to making the SQL Server the best database in the industry for embedding with...
Date: 09/08/2009
General SQL Server Express Survey
Microsoft is committed to making the SQL Server Express installation experience the best in...
Date: 09/08/2009
ClickOnce bootstrapper for SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools
I’d like to share the link to a blog post by Brock Weaver, where he explains how to add SQL...
Date: 09/03/2009
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP
The August CTP of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is now published:...
Date: 08/14/2009
Troubleshooting .NET 2.0/3.5 Installation errors
The installation of .NET 3.5 can fail for several reasons. Sometimes the .NET 3.5 install fails and...
Date: 08/10/2009
Installing SQL Server Express through the Web Platform Installer
This topic will be expanded in the near future, but currently is a placeholder.
Date: 08/03/2009
SQL Server 2008 Express Edition will be updated through Automatic Update
Starting in September, we are considering automatically updating SQL Server 2008 including all...
Date: 07/30/2009
“Embedding SQL Server 2008 Express in an Application” technical Article
We recently published a technical article on how to embed and run SQL Server 2008 Express in...
Date: 07/08/2009
How should I Install SQL Server 2008
There are two options for installing SQL Server 2008 Express. 1. Basic: Choose this option to...
Date: 06/15/2009
We need your Express Setup FeedBack
In the next release of SQL Server, called SQL Server 2008 R2 we are working on addressing issues...
Date: 06/10/2009
SQL Server 2005 Express edition, SP3 update for Windows 7
On June 23rd, we will publish the Express SQL Server 2005 SP3 updates for Windows 7 through...
Date: 06/04/2009
Creating a SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express Slipstream drop
I have put together steps for you to build an Express Management Studio with Service Pack 1. See...
Date: 05/29/2009
Installing SQL Server Express on Windows 7 Release Candidate
When installing SQL Server 2005 RTM/SP1/SP2 and SQL Server 2008 RTM on Windows 7 RC it presents you...
Date: 05/14/2009
I have SQL Server Express installed and I want to upgrade to Service Pack 1
The easiest way to upgrade to Service Pack 1 is to search for the update through Microsoft Update....
Date: 05/11/2009
service Pack 1 for SQL Server Express 2008 is Available
The SQL Server 2008 Express package with Service Pack 1 is now available. The simplest location to...
Date: 05/08/2009
Troubleshooting the corrupt file error when using the SQL Server 2008 Express Setup Package
I've seen a number of people bringing this message up in the forums recently so I thought I would...
Date: 04/22/2009
Survey: SQL Express 2008 and Patching
We are working on the patching model that will be used for SQL Server 2008 Express and we're...
Date: 12/15/2008
SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Whitepaper
The SQL Server Engineering team has released a masive white paper that details upgrading to SQL...
Date: 12/05/2008
Announcing the SQL Express 2008 Installation Package
Update: The SQL Express 2008 Installation Package (Express Wrapper) is no longer available....
Date: 11/05/2008
FAQ: Error creating a Service-based database in Visual Studio 2008 SP1
A few of you have run into problems when trying to add a new Service-based database to your project...
Date: 10/02/2008
FAQ: "Installing" the SQL Server 2008 Express ClickOnce Bootstrapper for Visual Studio 2008 SP1
Clearly, the names of our components are getting too long, but that's a matter for another...
Date: 09/12/2008
Detailed information about installing SQL Express and it's prerequisites
There is a new posting in the PSS SQL Server blog that gives even more detail about installing the...
Date: 08/28/2008
FAQ: Switching between SQL Server 2008 edtions
There is an extra step that you need to take when upgrading from one edition of SQL Server 2008 to...
Date: 08/24/2008
The SQL Express 2008 family is getting bigger
We've released SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools (a new edition for 2008) and SQL Server 2008...
Date: 08/22/2008
SQL Server 2008 Express is now live!
I promised an update on SQL Express availability in my last post about the release of SQL Server...
Date: 08/11/2008
What's up with SQL Server 2008 Express editions
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Date: 08/07/2008
SQL Server 2008 Express RC0
It's time for another release post, this time for RC0 of SQL Server 2008 Express and SQL Server 2008...
Date: 06/10/2008
BIDS or Bust: Writing reports in SQL Express 2008
I asked for your oppinions about a new Report Designer in one of my earlier posts in this blog. I...
Date: 02/26/2008
SQL Server Express and Hosting
Several questions have come up lately regarding whether SQL Server Express is an appropriate product...
Date: 02/22/2008
Understanding SQL Express behavior: Idle time resource usage, AUTO_CLOSE and User Instances
I've gotten a number of questions recently asking how SQL Express uses resources during idle time,...
Date: 02/22/2008
Opinion Poll: Creating Reports in SQL Express 2008
The Reporting Services team is developing a new report designer tool that we're considering...
Date: 12/14/2007
What's New in SQL Express 2008 November CTP
SQL Server 2008 Express is now available as part of the November CTP - You can download it from the...
Date: 11/19/2007
DIY SQL Express SP2 Bootstrapper
I've waited far too long to communicate this disappointing news to everyone, so here it is…...
Date: 08/23/2007
SQL Express 2005 SP2 VS Bootstrapper manifest - package.xml
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Date: 08/23/2007