Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express 1.0 Free download

Support for LINQ, Entity Data Model and ADO.NET Entity Framework make it easy to create next generation data-enabled applicationsNew Date and Time data types with time zone support and .NET compatibility provides full control over temporal dataNew T-SQL IntelliSense support in SQL Server Management Studio makes it easy to write accurate T-SQL codeAccess a vast community of other SQL Server enthusiasts from beginners to experts via the SQL Server Express forumTight integration with Visual Studio 2008 with SP1SQL Server 2008 Express provides high-end database featuresSupport for new data types and features like spatial data, HierarchyID, and FileStream makes it easier to model complex dataSupport for MERGE, GROUPING SETS, sparse columns and table-valued parameters makes it easier to write T-SQL codeNew Import/Export wizard makes it easy to migrate dataSQL Server Compact makes it easy to create database applicationsSmall 2MB footprint allows for easy distribution of Windows applicationsNo database administration required or Windows servicesSupport of a rich subset of T-SQL syntax and commands Included in the installation file:- 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.