Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Several versions are available:
- SQL Server Express (used in this course)
- The free edition, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications
SQL Server Express is a great choice due to its cost and ease of use. However, for enterprise-level applications and production environments, MSSQL Server is the preferred option due to its advanced features and scalability.
- SQL Server Developer
- The full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment
- SQL Server on-premises
- The performance and security of SQL Server 2022—a scalable, hybrid data platform—now Azure-enabled
- SQL Server on Azure
- Run SQL Server on Azure SQL with built-in security and manageability.
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