Microsoft made available for download the SQL Server 2016 Express. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express are a free, feature-rich editions of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.
Some of the key features of SQL Server 2016 Express are:
LocalDB (SqlLocalDB)
LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express that has all its programmability features, yet runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and short list of pre-requisites. Use this if you need a simple way to create and work with databases from code. It can be bundled with Application and Database Development tools like Visual Studio and or embedded with an application that needs local databases.
Express (SQLEXPR)
Express edition includes the SQL Server database engine only. Best suited to accept remote connections or administer remotely.
Express with Advanced Services (SQLEXPRADV)
This package contains Full Text Search and Reporting Services features in addition to SQL Database Engine.
Limitations:
Microsoft SQL Server Express supports 1 physical processor, 1 GB memory, and 10 GB storage.
Download Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express
For a full description of the system requirements, install instructions and the download links, see: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express. Once you click on the "Download" button, you will be prompted to select the files you need. Download the files most appropriate for you.
Install Instructions
Download the SQL Server 2016 Express installer (SQLServer2016-SSEI-Expr) on this page that, when executed, will present options to perform an installation or download media only.
Try it out:
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Source:
SQL Server Release Notes
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