GCP Marketplace Solution: SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter

Build small, data-driven web and mobile applications up to 10GB in size with this entry-level database.
Express edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications.
It is the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications.

Key Technical Features

Ready-to-Deploy Virtual Machine

• Easily deploy SQL Server 2022 Express Edition on Google Cloud Platform with a pre-configured virtual machine image.
• Streamlined setup process for quick deployment and implementation.
• Deploy confidently today. and accelerate your projects with this efficient and cost-effective solution!

Patched

• Includes the latest SQL Cumulative Update patch for enhanced stability and security.

Entry-Level Database

• Designed for developers, independent software vendors (ISVs), and hobbyists to build and deploy small-scale applications.

No Microsoft SQL Server License Cost

• SQL Server Express edition incurs no licensing costs for Microsoft SQL Server itself, making it a cost-effective choice for small projects and applications. Note that while our GCP Marketplace product incurs charges, these do not include the cost of the SQL Server license.

Quickstart Guide

For detailed instructions on deploying and getting started with SQL Server 2022 Express Edition on Google Cloud Platform, please refer to our Quick Start Guide.

Explore our Quick Start Guide for SQL Server 2022 Express Edition here.

If you’re short on time, check out our 2-minute Quick Video Guide for a quick overview.

Command Line Deployment via Terraform

For those who prefer deploying via the command line, we provide a Terraform module that simplifies the process.

Using the Terraform Module

Refer to the README file to learn more about using the Terraform module in your environment.

You can find the Terraform module that deploys the product from Google Cloud Marketplace.

Features

Database Engine Services

• SQL Server Replication
• Machine Learning Services and Language Extensions

Scale Limits

For features supported by Developer edition, see features listed for the SQL Server Enterprise edition in the tables from here.

Management Tools

• SQL Management Objects (SMO)
• SQL Assessment API
• SQL Vulnerability Assessment
• SQL Configuration Manager
• SQLCMD (Command Prompt tool)

Development Tools

• Microsoft Visual Studio integration
• Intellisense (Transact-SQL and MDX)

Programmability

• Data Virtualization with PolyBase
• JSON
• Query Store
• Temporal
• Common Language Runtime (CLR) Integration
• Java Language Runtime Integration

Updates

• Most recent cumulative updates.

To learn more about the Microsoft™ product, please check the official website.