The acquisition of a specific, free-of-charge database management system distributed by Microsoft, identified by its edition and year of release, allows users to obtain the installation files necessary for setting up a database server on their system. This process empowers developers and small businesses to manage data without incurring licensing costs associated with the full versions of the database software.
This particular database edition offers a valuable entry point into the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem, enabling application development, data storage, and reporting capabilities, subject to limitations in database size and resource utilization. Its availability provides a convenient solution for learning database administration, prototyping applications, and deploying smaller-scale solutions, making it an essential tool for both novice and experienced database professionals, and the historical context of it offers a database product free for learning and development.