Should I use SQL Server Express?

When should I use SQL Server Express?

SQL Server Express, Microsoft's free database edition, can be utilized in the Azure Cloud by installing on an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) – for developing small server-driven applications. It can also be utilized for any production database that is sized at or below the current SQL.

Is SQL Server Express good enough?

In general, I would say it is fine. If you can get a copy of Developer, I would recommend that route, but a great majority of your work can be done in Express. Express has basic Reporting, with Advanced Services. If you go beyond the basic Reporting in the product, you will have to move up.

Should I use SQL Server Express or developer?

SQL Server Developer is an ideal choice for people who build and test applications. Express edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications.

What is the difference between SQL Server and Express?

The most well known differences between SQL Express and other editions are the caps on database size (10GB) and lack of a SQL Agent feature. There are many other differences though, some of which can be extremely important for some application and architecture requirements.