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SQL Express<br />
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/web/platform/database.aspx" rel="ugc">http://www.microsoft.com/web/platform/database.aspx</a><br />
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it will appear like SQL server (because it is a version of SQL Server)<br />
It doesn't have all the full product features - but it may suit your purpose.
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SQL Express
http://www.microsoft.com/web/platform/database.aspx [http://www.microsoft.com/web/platform/database.aspx]

it will appear like SQL server (because it is a version of SQL Server)
It doesn't have all the full product features - but it may suit your purpose.

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oh, it's a free version in case you are wondering why I mentioned it
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oh, it's a free version in case you are wondering why I mentioned it

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Thanks, I figured as much, but just thought I'd throw it out there.
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Thanks, I figured as much, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

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I know this is a bit of a crazy question...<br />
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Does anyone know of a database server that will act like Microsoft SQL and appear as Microsoft SQL to an application that requires Microsoft SQL?<br />
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Thanks!
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I know this is a bit of a crazy question...

Does anyone know of a database server that will act like Microsoft SQL and appear as Microsoft SQL to an application that requires Microsoft SQL?

Thanks!

non-microsoft database engine that can emulate mssql

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.