What is SQL Express used for?

When should I use SQL Express?

SQL Server Express is generally aimed at applications used by small businesses, these may be standard desktop applications, web applications or as a data source for mobile apps.

What is the difference between SQL and SQL 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.

What can I do with SQL 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.

What are the limitations of SQL Express?

Express edition limitations Microsoft SQL Server Express has a 10 GB maximum database size and other important limits. High load scenarios are not supported by Express. Symptoms can include database connection errors. Express has a "LocalDB" preset.