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Install Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express

SQL Server 2025 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.

Install with winget

winget install --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express

Upgrade

winget upgrade --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express

About Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express

SQL Server 2025 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.

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Version	Updated	Notes
17.0.1000.7	Unknown	No notes