Let's talk about the SQL server edition. SQL has three significant editions which are used in the market the Express, Enterprise, standard, and developer editions,
SQL Express Edition
So these 4 editions using the market Express edition are free for up to 10 GB, so if you have a small business
If you are using a specific application that requires 2 to 3GB of space on the database side, it is free,
if you need something large-scale that case you have to upgrade your Express edition to standard or Enterprise edition
if you need something large-scale that case you have to upgrade your Express edition to standard or Enterprise edition
System hardening is very important to any implementation doesn't matter the database you are going for or the other application is based on Linux or Windows
make sure your platform should be ready with the latest patch and all environmental compliance should be
As per the best practice, if you are going to implement any software, application, database, etc. make sure must to read the release not
I will provide you with the download link. How can you download the SQL Express