Many people are not able to use Microsoft SQL Server without needing a license. With this free version, you will have the opportunity to experiment with the software with no strings attached. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are looking for ways to practice working with databases, or just want to learn more about SQL Server altogether. Microsoft provides this version of their Microsoft SQL Server software because they value education and allowing students access to the same tools that experts are using every day. The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Free Edition is an excellent way to gain familiarity with the software without any strings attached. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 runs on either Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. It also runs on Solaris 5. This version runs on Novell NetWare 4.x or later. You can run it on up to four servers with VMware Workstation Player running under Solaris. This free edition comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but 64-bit versions are no longer available for download from the Microsoft Download Center website. The SQL Server 2000 and above versions also runs on Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 and later versions of Windows. The database server uses the 32-bit version of the operating system, and is sometimes referred to as a "32-bit application" in the vernacular of database professionals. Because SQL Server runs on any version of Windows, it can be deployed to desktops, laptops, or servers. However, the 32-bit version will not run on 64-bit versions of these operating systems. Also it cannot be run on Solaris 9 or earlier. Microsoft SQL Server is usually delivered in a .exe (executable) format and must always be installed using this format (e.g., the . exe setup file). SQL Server can be installed on any operating system, but the 32-bit version of SQL Server uses only the 32-bit components of that operating system. The 64-bit version of SQL Server also uses 32-bit components. So, for example, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows on a 64-bit operating system, the SQL Server will run in 32 bit mode. If you are running under an older version of Windows, the following instructions will help you determine which setup program(s) to use before downloading or installing Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Free Edition. Microsoft's Windows 2000 Setup program is called "SQL Server Configuration Manager". The SQL Server 2000 setup program for this version of SQL Server is called "SQL Server Setup". These are the two most common programs used to configure Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Free Edition. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 is licensed per machine, but the license is transferable. "Registration" may be required for some installations, but not all. Downloading and running the free version of Microsoft SQL Server allows you to install it on one computer only, not 50 or more. You can run this program with no restrictions or limitations, but you cannot use it on more than one computer at a time unless you purchase an additional license (or multiple licenses if your company uses many computers). 8eeb4e9f32 60
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