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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025 provides a robust, free edition of SQL Server designed for lightweight applications, ideal for developers and small businesses. With core features such as a powerful relational database engine, advanced security options, and a rich set of data management functionalities, this AMI allows users to easily manage data storage and access. It supports the SQL Server tooling ecosystem, enabling seamless integration with applications and third-party services. Whether you need a development environment, a testing platform, or a database for lightweight production workloads, SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025 delivers scalability and performance in the cloud. Launching this AMI on EC2 facilitates hassle-free deployment and management, making it a versatile choice for various use cases.

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Discover the power of SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025, an entry-level database solution designed for lightweight applications and development environments. This AMI delivers the latest features and improvements of SQL Server, ensuring high performance and reliability for your databases.

Key Features:

Lightweight Database Engine: Ideal for small-scale applications, development, and testing environments, providing essential database capabilities without the overhead of larger SQL Server editions.
Rich Development Tools: Comes with features like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and robust APIs to facilitate easy database management and application integration.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from built-in security features, including data encryption, fine-grained access controls, and advanced threat protection to safeguard your data.
Cloud Ready: Seamlessly deploy your applications in the AWS cloud, ensuring scalability and flexibility to meet your changing demands.

Benefits:

Cost-Effective Solution: Leverage a free-to-use database that integrates smoothly into your AWS infrastructure while providing access to advanced features for application development.
Rapid Deployment: Quickly launch and configure your SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025 instance to start building and managing your databases with minimal setup time.
Community Support: Access a wealth of online resources and community forums for troubleshooting and best practices to maximize your productivity and effectiveness.

Use Cases:

Development and Testing: Perfect for developers seeking to build and test applications without incurring the costs of a full SQL Server license.
Small Scale Applications: Great for small businesses or start-ups needing a reliable database solution for lightweight applications.
Learning and Training: An excellent choice for students and professionals looking to enhance their SQL Server skills in a controlled environment.

Elevate your database management with SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025, tailored to meet the needs of developers and businesses aiming for efficiency and growth in the cloud.

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Highlights

SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025 offers a powerful, free database solution designed for lightweight application development and small-scale deployment. It provides essential features such as support for core SQL functionality, integration with advanced analytics, and powerful querying capabilities. Ideal for developers and startups, this AMI allows seamless integration with other Microsoft technologies, optimizing performance and ensuring reliability in data management.
This AMI empowers businesses to leverage the latest SQL Server advancements without upfront costs. With built-in security features and support for modern data workloads, users can manage their databases more effectively. The flexible setup allows easy scaling as business needs grow, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring quick deployment while ensuring data integrity and security.
Designed with developers in mind, SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows 2025 is perfect for building and testing applications without the need for a full-fledged SQL Server license. It supports multiple programming languages and frameworks, enhancing compatibility for a wide range of development environments. Ideal for educational purposes and small business applications, it provides a robust platform for innovation and exploration in data management.

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$3.104/hour

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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covering your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.

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Instance type	Product cost/hour	EC2 cost/hour	Total/hour
t1.micro	$0.07	$0.02	$0.09
t2.nano	$0.07	$0.008	$0.078
t2.micro AWS Free Tier	$0.21	$0.016	$0.226
t2.small	$0.07	$0.032	$0.102
t2.medium	$0.14	$0.064	$0.204
t2.large	$0.14	$0.121	$0.261
t2.xlarge	$0.28	$0.227	$0.507
t2.2xlarge	$0.56	$0.433	$0.993
t3.nano	$0.07	$0.01	$0.08
t3.micro AWS Free Tier	$0.07	$0.02	$0.09

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EBS General Purpose SSD (gp3) volumes	$0.08/per GB/month of provisioned storage

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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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