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SQL Server 2016 Express is a powerful and free edition of SQL Server that is designed for small-scale data management. It includes many of the same features as the full version of SQL Server, including advanced security features, high performance, and easy-to-use tools.

SQL Server 2016 Express can be installed on Windows server 2016 with sql server enterprise 2016 for local data management, or it can be deployed on AWS for easy access and scalability. With its support for cloud-based deployment, SQL Server 2016 Express is the perfect choice for businesses that need to manage their data across multiple locations.

Some of the key features of SQL Server 2016 Express include:

• Advanced security features, including encryption and authentication
• High performance, with support for in-memory OLTP and columnstore indexes
• Easy-to-use tools, including SQL Server Management Studio and SQL Server Data Tools
• Support for cloud-based deployment, with easy integration with Azure services

Whether you are a developer or a small business owner, SQL Server 2016 Express is the ideal choice for managing your data. With its powerful features and easy-to-use tools, you can quickly and easily create and manage databases, and ensure that your data is secure and accessible.

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"The SQL Server Amazon Machine Images (AMI) is built, updated, and fully-patched by AWS within five business days of Microsoft's patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of each month). Launching an instance from this AMI enables you to run the instance as a database server and saves you the effort to install SQL Server software. This AMI comes with following software and drivers including AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Tools for Windows PowerShell, Network drivers, and Storage drivers.

You can use AWS Launch Wizard to easily size, configure, and deploy SQL Server applications on AWS. Launch Wizard for SQL Server supports both single instance and high availability deployments according to AWS and SQL Server best practices."