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SQL Server 2005 Downloads

Get the latest SQL Server 2005 add-ins, updates, tools, and components.

Update SQL Server 2005 to Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2005 is now available. Update to SP1 to take advantage of the new features and fixes.

Try the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Get SQL Server Express, a version of SQL Server 2005 designed to help developers build robust and reliable applications by providing a powerful database that is also free and easy to use.

Get the SQL Server 2005 Evaluation Edition

Try the SQL Server 2005 trial software and experience the benefits of Microsoft's next-generation data management and analysis software today.

Download the Updated SQL Server 2005 Books Online

Download a standalone copy of the complete SQL Server 2005 documentation set, the Books Online. The Books Online has been updated as of April 2006.

SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases

Download over 100 samples and four sample databases for SQL Server 2005. These samples have been updated as of April 2006.

•	SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver Now Available Download the SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver, a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in J2EE (Java2 Enterprise Edition).

•	SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor Analyze your SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 2000 database servers in preparation for upgrading to SQL Server 2005, and get reports that identify deprecated features and necessary configuration changes that will impact your database upgrade process.

•	SQL Server 2005 System Views Map Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 System Views Map which show the key system views and their relationships in SQL Server 2005.

•	SQL Server 2005 Feature Pack The Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a collection of install packages associated with SQL Server 2005 which provide additional value in standalone form.

•	SQL Server 2005 Report Packs These free report packs will simplify your report tasks, improve your business visibility and speed your decision making.

•	SQL Server 2005 Migration Assistant for Oracle The Migration Assistant automates almost every aspect of the migration process including assessment, schema and data migration, business logic conversion, and validation.

•	SQL Server Express Utility This utility enables to your connect to the main instance or a user-instance of SQL Server and manage your SQL Server to new levels.

•	Hands-On Training for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Download this Microsoft Word lab Document, sample files to process, and a sample DB to learn more about SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.

•	SSIS Log Provider Reports Using SQL Server Reporting Services The download file extracts a Visual Studio 2005 Solution that helps you understand the SQL Server 2005 report pack.

•	SQL Server Management Pack for MOM 2005 The Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack monitors SQL Server 2000 and 2005 for critical conditions indicating potential operational problems.

•	SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Server Tools SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Server Tools updates the servers running IIS to support connectivity solutions from SQL Server Mobile database on a mobile device to database servers running SQL Server 2000 SP3a and above.

•	SQL Server Mobile Device SDK The SQL Server Mobile Device SDK is used for installing SQL Server Mobile on mobile devices and for developing applications based on mobile devices.

•	Microsoft Download Center Search for additional SQL Server-related downloads.

Most Popular SQL Server Downloads

1.	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4
2.	SQL Server 2005 SP1
3.	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Release A
4.	Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0
5.	SQL Server 2005 Books Online (April 2006)
6.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
7.	Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows XP (KB829558)
8.	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3a
9.	SQL Server 2000 Driver for JDBC SP3
10.	SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases (April 2006)

11.	Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
12.	NorthWind and pubs Sample Databases for SQL Server 2000
13.	SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition Release A (Protects Against the Slammer Worm)
14.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver
15.	Excel 2002/2003 Add-in for SQL Server Analysis Services
16.	SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Service Pack 2 (SP2)
17.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP1
18.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor
19.	Microsoft SQL Web Data Administrator
20.	Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows 2000 (KB829558)
21.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services
22.	SQL Server Mobile Device SDK
23.	SQL Server Everywhere Runtime
24.	SQL Server Express Utility
25.	SQL Server 2000 Books Online (Updated)
26.	SqlXml 3.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3)
27.	SQL Server 2000 Driver for JDBC
28.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Evaluation Edition
29.	MSDE 2000 for Developers Using Visual Studio .NET
30.	SQL Server 2000 Driver for JDBC Service Pack 2
31.	SQL Server 2000 (32-bit) Security Patch MS03-031
32.	SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Technical Reference Guide
33.	SQL Server 2000 Driver for JDBC Service Pack 1
34.	SQL Server Everywhere CTP Books Online
35.	Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (KB829558)
36.	SQL Server 2000 Security Tools
37.	Microsoft SQL Server Best Practices Analyzer
38.	ReportViewer Samples for Visual Studio
39.	Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows Server 2003 (KB829558)
40.	AdventureWorks OLTP Database Diagram
41.	SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Evaluation Edition
42.	Fix: Not All Memory is Available When AWE is Enabled on a Computer Running 32-bit Version of SQL Server 2000 SP4 (899761)
43.	SQL Server 2005 JDBC Driver 1.1 CTP June 2006
44.	SSMA for Access CTP2
45.	SQL Server Critical Update Wizard
46.	Cumulative Hotfix for SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 - Build 2187 for x86 and x64 Based Systems
47.	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Toolkit
48.	SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Documentation and Samples (December 2005)
49.	SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Server Tools
50.	ADOMD.NET

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