Is SQL Express or SQL Server is same?

Is SQL Express the same as MySQL?

MySQL, on the other hand, is a completely open-source RDBMS, as contrasted to SQL Server Express which is a free 'lite' version of a commercial database engine. Its largest arena is as the backend database for about 12 million websites around the world.

How can I tell if SQL Server is express or not?

The first is by using the functionality in SQL Server Management Studio and right clicking on the instance name and selecting Properties. In the general section you will see information such as on the following screenshots. The "Product version" or "Version" gives you a number of the version that is installed.

What is the difference between SQL Server and MySQL?

Both MySQL and SQL Server, both are relational database management systems or RDBMS. MySQL is open source and is free to use whereas SQL Server is licensed product of Microsoft.

What is the use of SQL Express?

SQL Server Express is the free version of Microsoft's acclaimed SQL Server relational database management system. It is used for small scale applications and development, and is ideal for desktop, web, and mobile applications.