>When I installed newly purchased copy of VS 2005 on my computer, I thought I saw during the installation that Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is being installed. But all I see upon installation is SQL Server 2005 Configuration Manager installed.
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>VS 2005 also comes with a DVD labeled Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition. I have not installed it yet. Would that be the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition? If no, what is the difference between SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition and Express Edition?
Ok, I found information on Microsoft site that clarifies for me the difference.
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