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I downloaded SQL Express, but find nothing but SQL Server 2005 in my All Programs menu, which only gives me configure options.

None of the configure options has an interface where I can create a sample table or work with tables.

Please tell me what I am missing and if there is any doc that steps you thru starting to learn and use SQL Express.

Thanks for any help on this from a real beginner.

Alastair Todd
SQL 2005 Express is the same core engine as SQL server 2005. You downloaded just the basics. You can download a separate free user interface. It is called "Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express" It can be used to create tables and run SQL queries.
rba18089
Many thanks, Karl.
Jezzrel

This edition has the basic database engine features of SQL Server 2k5. Very few features are available with Express edition. This edition also limits the database size and user workload.

Try Developer edition.
SQL Express Start