Does SQL Server Express 2008 work on local networks?

Question

I want to connect multiple clients at the same time to a specific database (eg. mydb.mdf) on SQL Server Express 2008 in a local network (LAN). Is it possible or I have to install SQL Server 2008?

Answer 1

You can have SQL Server 2008 Express have clients conect over the network. Just enable the tcp/ip and/or named pipes protocol (if not enabled) for the service and restart the service.

Answer 2

Yes its possible.

Download SQL Server 2008 R2 if you face permission issues.

Answer 3

There's no problems access Express over the network; you might just need to enable it. Beyond that, you can check it's limitations on Microsft's SQL Server website.