I'm in the process of moving my applications from a Windows 7, VS20123 Pro, Sql2008 Express R2 laptop to a Windows 8.1, VS2013 Pro, Sql????Express laptop. I have 2 questions I need answered ASAP, so I can continue this agonizing transfers.

1. What SqlExpress version downloaded with VS2013 Pro?
2. Which SSMS version should I download to work with my SQL apps

Thanks for your res

1. What SqlExpress version downloaded with VS2013 Pro?
2. Which SSMS version should I download to work with my SQL apps

Thanks for your res

Hi Terry,

Actually you can separately download either Sql Express 2014 or even 2012 version, while it should be fine for you to use VS 2013 Pro on both versions.

Hua Min,

Many, many thanks!  I followed your advice and installed SQL Express 2014, and everything appears to be working great for the first time!

Hi Terry,

You're welcome!