# License of SQL Server

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**Created:** [February 19, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/license-of-sql-server/102559 "2025-02-19T15:27:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/license-of-sql-server/102559/2 "2025-02-19T15:41:28Z")

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I don't know much about sql server other than the complaints that I've seen on this forum, but I would switch to postgres or mariadb if at all possible.

Read through this thread for more details  
[MSSQL Express 10GB limit. Easy to upgrade to Standard? - Ignition - Inductive Automation Forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mssql-express-10gb-limit-easy-to-upgrade-to-standard/101645)

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