100% Free Databases

Do you know that you can get and use 100% FREE database from large companies like IBM, Sun Microsystems, Oracle and Microsoft. Here are the list.



DB2 Express-C is a free version of the IBM DB2 database server. DB2 Express-C provides an excellent foundation for application development for small and medium business. To download, simply register and get an IBM ID here.




MySQL Community Edition is a freely downloadable version of the world's most popular open source database that is supported by an active community of open source developers and enthusiasts. You can download it here.



Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (SQL Server Express) is a powerful and reliable data management product that delivers rich features, data protection, and performance for embedded application clients, light Web applications, and local data stores. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, SQL Server Express is available at no cost, and you are free to redistribute it with applications. SQL Server Express is designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments. You can download it here.

Free to develop, deploy, and distribute.

Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Database XE) is an entry-level, small-footprint database based on the Oracle Database 10g Release 2 code base that's free to develop, deploy, and distribute; fast to download; and simple to administer. Oracle Database XE is a great starter database for:

• Developers working on PHP, Java, .NET, XML, and Open Source applications

• DBAs who need a free, starter database for training and deployment

• Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and hardware vendors who want a starter database to distribute free of charge

• Educational institutions and students who need a free database for their curriculum

To download you need to sign up here.

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