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'''Question:''' What is the maximum database size limit for SQL Server express 2008,2012,2014 & 2016?

<b>Version:</b> 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0


<u><b>Answer:</b></u>


*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 4GB

*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 4GB

*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 10GB

*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 10GB

*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 10GB

*	'''Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express edition''' has a database size limit to 10GB


<i><span style='color:red'>Note:</span> If your company has huge volume of transactions, you’re advised to purchase a paid version of SQL Server to handle your daily business activities.</i> 


<i><span style='color:red'>Warning:</span> If you exceed the 10 GB size limit, you will experience a service outage and you will need to upgrade to a paid version of Microsoft SQL Server.</i>


By: Julee 171102, KM 180109, P180115


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