I am new to Database Development and would like to know which version of MS-SQL I can use to work on and learn - the constraints I have is that the dev. env will be on a Windows 8.1 Desktop
I need to be able to convert a Large Spreadsheet ( Automation Tool) that was heavily dependent on Microsoft Access and hence I have been toying with converting it to a proper SQL Database with real-time links using ODBC ( or equivalent) connections - once proven and goes live