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Overview of SQL Server 2008 Express

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is the version of SQL Server bundled with Visual Web Developer. You can also download this database engine from the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com/express/Database/). SQL Server Express is used for almost all the database examples in this book.

In this section, you are provided with a brief overview of the features of this database. You also learn how to connect to SQL Server Express.

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