I have experience using Oracle 10g, but was wondering if anyone knew of a simular free SQL Server I could use? Preferably something that can be run on a Windows Machine. I will go Linux if I have to, but it has been a while.
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I have experience using Oracle 10g, but was wondering if anyone knew of a simular free SQL Server I could use? Preferably something that can be run on a Windows Machine. I will go Linux if I have to, but it has been a while.
Hi
Have a look at the Microsoft Express - Series[1]. Among other applications,
the MS SQL 2005 Express Edition[2] is available for free. The .NET Framework 2.0
is necessary.
Furthermore, mysql[3] is always out there :)
Cheers
[1] http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/
[2] http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
[3] http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.0.html
I did come across the Express edition while googling, but I'm not sure if it's limited. How does it compare to MYSQL Server. Also, will I need a CAL for each user for the Express Edition?
....agreed w/ sec_ware and you can add this list also:Quote:
Originally posted here by warriorfan808
I have experience using Oracle 10g, but was wondering if anyone knew of a simular free SQL Server I could use? Preferably something that can be run on a Windows Machine. I will go Linux if I have to, but it has been a while.
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MS SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
Take your pick. MySQL and PostgreSQL are cross-platform, SQL 2005 Express is a better tinkering platform if you see yourself working with MS SQL server properly in the future.
I have had some experience with MySQL and liked it quite a lot, although I've heard that PostgreSQL is more advanced and provides more features. There is a good (but relatively old) article on devx which compares the two of them, and although it's old the comparison is still pretty relevant. :)
Cheers,
-jk
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Originally posted here by warriorfan808
I did come across the Express edition while googling, but I'm not sure if it's limited. How does it compare to MYSQL Server. Also, will I need a CAL for each user for the Express Edition?
No CALs; Express is free (it's the replacement for MSDE 2000). There are limits, but they're not too bad -- 4 GB max database size etc.