SQL Server vs MSDE

[ubelt]

Are SQL Server and MS Desktop Edition almost identical? With the latter, for local testing?

I'm just curious because I need to learn SQL Server Administration and if I can use MSDE.

[bruce]

MSDE basically have almost the same function as MS SQL. The major difference is scalability (limited database and connections) and lack of management tool.

See http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/productinfo/overview.asp


[b]quote:Originally posted by ubelt


Are SQL Server and MS Desktop Edition almost identical? With the latter, for local testing?

I'm just curious because I need to learn SQL Server Administration and if I can use MSDE.
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