October 26, 2023 Subject: Technical Overview, Architecture, and Use Cases for SQL Server 2019 LocalDB
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Approximately 6 GB of available hard drive space is required for the full SQL Server installation, though LocalDB itself has a smaller footprint. | Feature | SQL Server Express | Express
Unlike standard SQL Server instances that run as background services (typically under a dedicated service account like NT Service\MSSQLSERVER ), LocalDB runs under the security context of the user starting the instance. | Named Pipes only (Local access only)
| Feature | SQL Server Express | Express LocalDB | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Runs as a persistent Windows Service. | Runs as a user process (on-demand). | | Connectivity | Supports TCP/IP and Named Pipes (Remote access allowed). | Named Pipes only (Local access only). | | Resource Usage | Constant memory footprint (even when idle). | Near-zero footprint when idle. | | Configuration | Requires Server configuration management. | Zero configuration. | | Ideal For | Small production servers, web hosting. | Development, embedded single-user apps. |