Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express is a lightweight, free edition of SQL Server designed for development and production environments, supporting desktop, web, and small server applications. It provides the core functionality needed to build and deploy scalable solutions without compromising performance or security.

Key Features:

• Integration with Azure: Seamlessly connect on-premises databases with cloud services for enhanced flexibility and scalability.
• In-Memory OLTP: Accelerate transaction processing with high-speed in-memory capabilities, reducing latency for mission-critical applications.
• Always On Availability Groups: Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through automated failover and replication.
• Enhanced Full-Text Search: Improve query performance with advanced indexing and search capabilities for large datasets.
• Simplified Management: Use familiar tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to monitor, configure, and maintain your database environment.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, small businesses, and organizations needing a reliable, cost-effective database solution. It enables teams to build robust applications while maintaining performance and scalability without the overhead of enterprise licensing. With its flexibility and integration capabilities, SQL Server 2017 Express supports seamless growth from development to production environments.

This software can be installed via winget for easy deployment.