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downloads in this top 10. Some are entirely free while others are a limited-time free trial. For more downloads, check out our SQL Server Downloads Library.

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Aug 7, 2006
user group events and seminars are free, so take a look at what is in your area. Download trial software This is one of the easiest things to do and the hands-on experience will get... More...
May 16, 2006
both apps a lot less useful. The whole of the SQL admin toolkit is available as a 15-day trial download, with the entire kit (24 tools) available for $295. 

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Jun 1, 2010
2007, is currently only in Community Technology Preview (i.e., beta) form, but you can download it and try it out. The package adds data mining and table-analysis tools for Excel... More...
Jan 19, 2007
2007, is currently only in Community Technology Preview (i.e., beta) form, but you can download it and try it out. The package adds data mining and table-analysis tools for Excel... More...
Jan 19, 2007
an appealing choice for those already making an investment in SBS2003. You can download a full version of SQL Server 2005 and run it in a trial fashion for 180 days.

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Jun 29, 2006
an appealing choice for those already making an investment in SBS2003. You can download a full version of SQL Server 2005 and run it in a trial fashion for 180 days.

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Jun 29, 2006
as they manifest in a specific application. Many of their products have free trial versions available, so you can download one and give it a whirl in your organization... More...
Jun 12, 2007
as they manifest in a specific application. Many of their products have free trial versions available, so you can download one and give it a whirl in your organization... More...
Jun 12, 2007
This add-on application, available for a 30-day free trial, provides auto-complete functionality as you type for programs used to create SQL... More...
Nov 23, 2005
Most SQL Server administrators are familiar with the trial editions of SQL Server. These are fully-functional editions of SQL Server that are... More...
Feb 21, 2007
Most SQL Server administrators are familiar with the trial editions of SQL Server. These are fully-functional editions of SQL Server that are... More...
Feb 21, 2007
various configuration methods and useful tools for replication.

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Apr 8, 2005
is the free, lightweight version of SQL Server 2005. SQL Server Express is free to download, free to redistribute, and easy for new developers to use immediately... More...
Nov 28, 2005
and monitoring

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Download: SQL Backup
SQL Backup creates smaller, safer, faster backups of SQL Server... More...

Nov 23, 2005
work processes, the conceptual database model and the database schema.

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Apr 26, 2005
client is installed with the SQL Server management tools. Alternatively, you can download the redist package from Microsoft's website. Find out how to install a SQL Server... More...
Oct 17, 2007
a portion of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services or directly as a trial edition. The installation process is generally the same, but the detailed steps and... More...
Oct 16, 2006
the treatment of Transact-SQL as a full-fledged programming language.

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May 19, 2005

Microsoft's MSDN site offers a free download of a SQL Server add-on called the SQL Server XML View Mapper 1.0. This tool lets you... More...

Mar 2, 2005

Microsoft's MSDN site offers a free download of a SQL Server add-on called the SQL Server XML View Mapper 1.0. This tool lets you... More...

Mar 2, 2005
for $297. All necessary help documentation is provided with the software and a free trial is available.

DBForms from MS Access to ASP.NET + MS SQL converts Microsoft Access... More...
Mar 6, 2009
In fact, Microsoft just recently updated their JDBC driver on July 7. Check out the download.

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Aug 26, 2005
for MySQL v1.0 is expected to reach general availability this summer. Customers can download and preview the free CTP from the Microsoft website.

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Jan 13, 2010
Server Clustering Whitepapers
20% to 60% Virtualization in 3 Years or Less by Dell, Inc. and Intel
do to prepeare for the inevitable invasion of server virtualization? How are you going to get from 20% virtualization to 60% virtualization in three years or less. The first...
Success Story: The New South Wales Fire Brigades by SUSE
to a virtualized SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to improve the availability and performance of mission-critical services while significantly reducing...
Hyper-V R2 SP1 Application Workload Performance by Dell and Microsoft
ESG survey indicates that "increased use of server virtualization" is the number one IT priority for the next 12-18 months. Access this white paper for a summary of ESG...
Consolidating OLTP Workloads on Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 12th generation Servers by Dell, Inc.
consolidating OLTP workloads and describes a server architecture that can simplify the process. Obtain key tips for navigating your consolidation project and find out...