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I haven't seen anything that says SQL Express 2005 is not supported for use with Team Foundation Server 2005.

However, when I attempt the installation I get all sorts of errors "SQL Agent service not installed", "SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services service is not installed", etc.

Is SQL Server Standard or higher, required?

raven
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Yes, SQL Server Standard or higher is required for current versions of TFS. When you purchase a full copy of Team Foundation Server it comes with a restricted use SQL Standard Edition license under the following terms:

  • You may only use the SQL Server software with Visual Studio Team Foundation Server; you may not use it for any other purpose.
  • You may only install SQL Server on one physical device per Visual Studio Team Foundation Server license.
Martin Woodward
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Try SQL Server Express Advanced edition ... ( I don't remember if it has analysis services) Analysis services are required to generate reports. Also after installation of 2005 remember to start SQL Agent service.

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