Microsoft SQL Server is a robust database management system developed by Microsoft, serving as a powerful alternative to other popular tools like Oracle. It utilizes SQL for database operations and offers various commercial versions, with the Express edition available for free. The Express edition has minor limitations, such as support for only one processor, 1GB of memory, and database files up to 10GB. Key features include remote client-server capabilities, integration with Microsoft Access and VBA, comprehensive help and documentation, and a sophisticated graphical administration environment for DDL and DML operations. Additionally, it provides seamless access interfaces for major development platforms, including .NET.


Had a decent run with SQL Server. The features are impressive, don’t get me wrong, but I experienced some bugs that were frustrating. It's a solid tool with room to grow!