Playing with Microsoft SQL Server 2008

First, try to download SQL Express 2008 from Microsoft web site. Tired of waiting, click cancel. Back again to the Microsoft SQL Server homepage to looking the DVD. After logged in, filedl out some information, abort when the USD$ 5.00 shipping charge appeared.

Let fool around the other place!

From Microsoft web site:

Which edition of SQL Server 2008 Express is right for you?

SQL Server 2008 Express is available in the following 3 editions (each is available from the Install Wizard):

SQL Server 2008 Express 

SQL Server database engine - create, store, update and retrieve your data 

SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools 

SQL Server database engine - create, store, update and retrieve your data 

SQL Server Management Studio Basic - visual database management tool for creating, editing and managing databases

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Express with Advanced Services 

SQL Server database engine - create, store, update and retrieve your data 

SQL Server Management Studio Basic - visual database management tool for creating, editing and managing databases 

Full-text Search - powerful, high-speed engine for searching text-intensive data 

Reporting Services - integrated report creation and design environment to create reports

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