SQL Server Express WebLog

Update -- Update -- Update (6/1/2006) If you downloaded Express Advance prior to 6/1/2006, please download a fresh copy of the installer from the SQL Express download page at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/download before following these Read More...

Update -- Update -- Update (6/1/2006) As of 6/1/2006 we have posted a corrected Express Advanced installer that does not require you to follow these steps. If you're unsure if you have the update, download a fresh copy from the SQL Express download page Read More...

Dan Fernandez writes today about some of the great content and news his team over at Visual Studio 2005 Express and the Coding 4 Fun folks are particularly excited about. Most notable: Visual Studio 2005 Express is now and forever completely FREE . You Read More...

As a part of the release of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 , we’re happy to announce the availability of a new package of SQL Server Express called Advanced Services. Advanced Services includes SQL Server Reporting Services and Full Text Search, along Read More...

The SQL Server team recently released eight new SQL Server 2005 Report Packs for download . Use the Report Packs as way to get up and running on Reporting Services in SQL Server 2005 Express. The Report Packs include sample reports and databases for views Read More...