Which version of SQL Server is free?

SQL Server 2019 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web and small server applications.

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Is SQL Server 2008 R2 still supported?

Extended Support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end on July 9, 2019. Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end on January 14, 2020.

Can we install SQL Server 2008 R2 on Windows Server 2019?

Summary: It worked, but it is not officially supported by Microsoft. That said, SQL Server 2008 can host databases running in 80 and 90 compatibility level, so you can use SQL Server 2008 as an intermediary between SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2019. This is not supported for production.

Where can I get free SQL?

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Udemy. This website has the biggest collection of online courses, both free and paid.
Coursera.
SQLZoo.
Learn SQL from CodeCademy [FREE]
SQL Course from Stanford University.
SQL Course from Khan Academy.
SQL Tutorial — Full Database Course for Beginners [FreeCodeCamp]
SQLBolt.

Are Microsoft SQL Servers free?

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express is 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.

Do you need a license for SQL Server?

You need to license every physical operating system environment (OSE) that is running SQL server software. You will need a core license for every core in the processor. You need at least four core licenses for each physical processor on the server (core licenses are sold in packs of two).

Which SQL should I download?

If you only need a small database for development to store data in tables, the SQL Express will be enough. If you do not have too much disk space, the SQL Express will be the best option. If you need to test advanced functionality of SQL Server, the Developer edition is your best choice.

How do I download SQL 2008?

Steps

Locate the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express download page.
Click on “Download” and in the window that comes up, select “SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe” and then click “Next.”
Once the download finishes, run the installer.