SQL Server 2012 Express Edition is a free, easy-to-use, lightweight, and embedded version of SQL Server 2012. Free to download, free to redistribute, free to embed, and easy for new developers to use immediately.
Yes, this one was a little bit of a hassle with respect to the search criteria that you have to specify to get the answer that you are looking for.
Unfortunately this is the best that I can do for now. I think that this should get you in the right direction.
I assume that you have a Test Server to experiment with?
I'm researching something at the moment and sort of have my hands tied. SOrry I could not be of more help to you at this time.
FAQ: Switching between SQL Server 2008 editions
There is an extra step that you need to take when upgrading from one edition of SQL Server 2008 to another, for example when upgrading from Express to Express with Tools. This extra step is called Edition Upgrade (sometimes SKU Upgrade) and the net result is that you have to run the install wizard twice when upgrading an existing instance to a different edition
Edition Upgrade is really just another trip through the install wizard in which you provide the Product Key for the new edition.
Version and Edition Upgrades
Upgrade from Supported upgrade path
SQL Server 2008 Workgroup 1 SQL Server 2008 Standard
SQL Server 2008 Workgroup SQL Server 2008 Enterprise
1 This SQL Server edition can be upgraded to SQL Server 2008 on the 32-bit subsystem (WOW64) of a 64-bit server.
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Download Microsoft SQL Server offline installer for all versions. I have added all the links to each version separately. So you can easily download and install them. All links are official download links provided by Microsoft.
Microsoft SQL Server is the relational database management system which is developed by Microsoft. It gives you flexibility, built-in intelligence, and confidence you need to know the full potential and performance of your data.
The offline installer allows you to install the app on your system without even connecting to the internet. As links are official links, you can start downloading safely and reliably.
Quick Summary
- 1 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2
- 2 Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- 3 Microsoft SQL Server 2012
- 4 Microsoft SQL Server 2014
- 5 Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 2 is a free and feature-rich database for developing and deploying SQL Server 2008 R2.
The main features of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 are described below.
- It has support for the stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.
- It allows you to store all kinds of business data with native support for relational data, XML, FILESTREAM and spatial data.
- This version has improved performance, usability, visualization, as well as integration with the Microsoft 2007 Office System in SQL Server Reporting Services.
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 simplifies development efforts by leveraging existing T-SQL skills, ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ.
- It is closely integrated with Visual Studio and Visual Web Developer.
It is supported on Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 Download Links
Sql Server 2008 Standard Iso Download
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 is a free edition of SQL Server that is an ideal data platform for learning and building desktop and small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.
Basically, it is designed for easy deployment and fast prototyping. SQL Server 2008 Express is available as a free package, and you are free to redistribute it with other applications. It is designed to integrate smoothly with your other server infrastructure investments.
It is supported on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Service Pack 3.
SQL Server 2008 Download Links
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Links to all of its versions are provided below.
SQL Server 2012 Download Links
Microsoft SQL Server 2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is a powerful and reliable free data management system that gives an extensive and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. It is free and has feature-rich editions of SQL Server that are ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by Independent Software vendors (ISVs).
It is supported on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
Sql Server 2008 Standard Download
SQL Server 2014 Download Links
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 With Tools 64-bit
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Sql Server 2008 R2 Standard Download
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 service packs are cumulative updates and upgrade all editions and service levels of SQL Server 2016 to SP1. This service pack has up to and including SQL Server 2016 RTM Cumulative Update 3 (CU3).
Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2016
Download Sql 2008 Standard Edition
Access mission-critical capabilities to achieve unparalleled scale, security, high availability, and leading performance for your Tier 1 database, business intelligence, and advanced analytics workloads.
Microsoft SQL Server Express 2016
Microsoft SQL Server Express 2016 is developed to build intelligent, mission-critical applications using a scalable, hybrid database platform. And that DB has everything built-in. The database includes advanced security, in-database analytics, and reliable memory performance.
It includes 4 numbers of Cores. And gives you advanced level security with transparent encryption.
It is supported on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
Microsoft SQL Server Standard 2016
Microsoft SQL Server Standard 2016 delivers basic data management and business intelligence database for departments and small organizations to run their applications and supports common development tools for on-premise and cloud — enabling effective database management with minimal IT resources.
Microsoft SQL Server Developer 2016
SQL Server Developer edition lets developers build any kind of application on top of SQL Server. It includes all the functionality of Enterprise edition but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server. SQL Server Developer is an ideal choice for people who build
SQL Server and test applications.