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Asked: 2026-05-14T21:18:41+00:00

Which lightweight SQL Server type could I use on my Dev machine for a

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Which lightweight SQL Server type could I use on my Dev machine for a C# VS2010 project? (e.g. sql server express, sql server ce, full version etc).

That is, I’m running on a VMWare fusion instance on my MacBook, and just want something to develop against for a C# VS2010 project. I’m planning on having a simple database (not many tables) but will use Entity Framework.

I haven’t used SQL Server before so a quick pointer re what is the best database admin interface/app to use for the version you recommend (e.g. to create database, tables etc).

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  1. Editorial Team

    You’ll probably have the least friction/most support with SQL Server Express here. Since you’re using Visual Studio, you can do all the table/database creation completely inside VS, no need for another tool.

    There’s a walkthrough of creating a database here, and a lot more info about Visual Studio’s database abilities here.

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