SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is a scaled down version of Microsoft SQL Server 2005. The following articles are designed to help you work with SQL Server Express and its predecessor MSDE:
This collection of articles covers working with SQL Server Express and MSDE, including installation, configuration, and management topics. These legacy technologies have been largely superseded by modern versions of SQL Server and cloud databases.
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