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SQL Server Express
Dev, test, and small production on SQL Server VPS or dedicated—2012 through 2025 releases available.
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Professional SQL Server Hosting on Windows
MS SQL hosting on Windows VPS and dedicated servers—Express and Web Marketplace images, Intel SSD performance, hardened network access, and 24/7 database engineers who focus on SQL Server hosting, not generic Windows boxes.
SQL Server VPS
Choose Your SQL Server VPS Plan
VPS Windows SQL Server and SQL virtual server tiers tuned for Express—RDP access, dedicated IP options, and resources from entry through desktop-class SQL Server VPS sizing. View All VPS Plans →
Express Plus Windows VPS
$ 10.99/mo
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- 3 CPU Cores
- 100GB SSD Disk Space
- 100Mbps Unmetered Bandwidth
- Once per 4 Weeks Backup
- 1 Dedicated IP
- Windows Server 2025/2022/2019/2016
- No Setup Fee
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Basic Windows VPS
$ 8.55/mo
save 54% (Was $18.99)
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- 4 CPU Cores
- 140GB SSD Disk Space
- 200Mbps Unmetered Bandwidth
- Once per 4 Weeks Backup
- 1 Dedicated IP
- Windows Server 2025/2022/2019/2016
- No Setup Fee
Professional Windows VPS
$ 27.99/mo
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- 8 CPU Cores
- 240GB SSD Disk Space
- 300Mbps Unmetered Bandwidth
- Once per 2 Weeks Backup
- 1 Dedicated IP
- Windows Server 2025/2022/2019/2016
- No Setup Fee
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Advanced Windows VPS
$ 32.00/mo
save up 50% (Was $63.99)
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- 10 CPU Cores
- 320GB SSD Disk Space
- 500Mbps Unmetered Bandwidth
- Once per 2 Weeks Backup
- 1 Dedicated IP
- Windows Server 2025/2022/2019/2016
- No Setup Fee
Dedicated
Dedicated Server for SQL Server Hosting
Bare metal for maximum I/O—run Web Edition, multiple instances, and mission-critical MSSQL hosting with full administrator control. View All Dedicated Plans →
Express Dedicated Server - NVMe
$ 54.00/mo
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- 4-Core E3-1230v3 @3.30 GHz
- 120GB SSD + 1TB NVMe + 1TB SATA
- 100Mbps-1Gbps Bandwidth
- OS : Windows / Linux
- 1 Dedicated IPv4 IP
- No Setup Fee
Basic Dedicated Server - NVMe
$ 89.00/mo
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- 8-Core E5-2667v4 @3.20 GHz
- 120GB SSD + 2 x 1TB NVMe + 2TB SATA
- 100Mbps-1Gbps Bandwidth
- OS : Windows / Linux
- 1 Dedicated IPv4 IP
- No Setup Fee
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Professional Dedicated Server - NVMe
$ 89.40/mo
40% OFF Recurring (Was $149.00)
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- 16-Core Dual E5-2667v4 @3.20 GHz
- 120GB SSD + 2TB NVMe + 4TB SATA
- 100Mbps-1Gbps Bandwidth
- OS : Windows / Linux
- 1 Dedicated IPv4 IP
- No Setup Fee
Advanced Dedicated Server - NVMe
$ 199.00/mo
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- 32-Core Dual E5-2697Av4 @2.60 GHz
- 120GB SSD + 2 x 2TB NVMe + 8TB SATA
- 100Mbps-1Gbps Bandwidth
- OS : Windows / Linux
- 1 Dedicated IPv4 IP
- No Setup Fee
Editions
Express, Web & Version Choice
Match Microsoft edition and release year to your app—pre-installed from the Database Mart Marketplace on eligible SQL Server Mart SQL Server hosting servers.
Web production
SQL Server Web Edition
Internet-facing sites and SaaS on dedicated hardware—SQL Agent, higher memory, licensed per 4 CPU cores.
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SSMS-ready MS SQL hosting installs with engine, services, and dependencies configured during provisioning.
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Why Choose SQL Server Mart for MSSQL Hosting
Reliable SQL Server hosting with optimized performance and specialist support—not generic Windows hosting with databases as an afterthought.
MSSQL Specialists
18+ years of Windows SQL Server experience—install, tune, and recover with engineers who live in MS SQL hosting every day.
24×7 Expert Support
Live chat with MSSQL-aware technicians; most SQL Server hosting issues resolved within about an hour.
High-Performance Hardware
Fast CPUs, generous RAM, and SSD/NVMe so SQL Server VPS and dedicated tiers keep pace with growth.
99.9% Uptime
Enterprise-class USA datacenters and network design with SLA-backed availability for production MSSQL hosting.
Firewall Protection
Double-layer firewall policies help block external threats before they reach your database tier.
Port Security
Risky Windows ports (such as 135–139) are restricted on our network to reduce lateral exposure.
SSAE 16 Datacenters
Dallas-area facilities audited to SSAE 16 SOC-1 Type II standards for physical and operational controls.
Continuous Monitoring
Network surveillance supports rapid response when anomalies could affect database availability or integrity.
Backup
Backup Solutions for Hosted SQL Server
Layer local, hardware, and off-site protection so Windows MSSQL hosting databases survive operator error, disk failure, or site issues.
Same-Server Backup
Use SQL Server native backup and restore on a schedule to recover from application or admin mistakes quickly.
RAID Protection
Mirror or stripe disks so a single drive failure does not take your SQL Server hosting database offline without warning.
Remote Datacenter Backup
Optional remote backup of critical MSSQL files to separate storage outside the production SQL Server cloud or on-prem footprint.
Mirroring & Replication
Database mirroring or replication between servers for higher availability and disaster recovery scenarios.
Security
Hardening SQL Server on Windows
Platform controls from SQL Server Mart plus recommended practices for teams running production MS SQL hosting workloads.
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Enable SSL encryption for client connections over the network.
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Separate web and database tiers when possible; restrict remote SQL to approved IPs or disable remote access on single-box setups.
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Change default port 1433 and the sa login; enforce strong passwords and least-privilege logins per application.
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Use role-based access control and periodic permission reviews—avoid sysadmin unless required.
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Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit; enable auditing to detect unusual query or login patterns.
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Test backup and restore regularly; keep offline copies in a separate secure location.
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Apply Windows and SQL Server cumulative updates on a maintenance schedule.
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Store connection strings securely in apps; train staff on phishing and password hygiene.
Custom Database Servers
Tailor CPU, RAM, and disk layouts, pick Windows Server versions, and scale as workloads grow—contact us for bespoke dedicated builds. Compare bare-metal options on Server Mart or start with VPS Windows SQL Server tiers above.
FAQ
SQL Server Hosting FAQ
Dedicated servers, SQL Server VPS, editions, and day-to-day management on Windows.
A server used exclusively for Microsoft SQL Server—CPU, memory, and disk are not shared with other customers, which improves performance and isolation for SQL Server hosting workloads.
Marketplace pre-installs cover Express and Web editions from SQL Server 2012 through 2022, plus Express 2025—choose the release that matches your application certification on our MS SQL hosting platform.
Often yes—VPS Windows SQL Server offers a balance of cost and control when Express limits fit your data size and traffic. Plan headroom for CPU, RAM, and dedicated IP if you need remote SQL access.
Yes. Named instances let you host separate applications or environments on the same machine with independent configurations—common on dedicated MSSQL hosting plans.
Dedicated and SQL Server VPS plans include full administrator access—adjust hardware allocations, install features, and tune SQL Server for your workload.
Dedicated resources and predictable I/O make bare metal a strong fit for critical OLTP, reporting, and high-traffic web backends when SQL Server VPS limits are reached.
24/7 live chat with MSSQL-focused staff—help with deployment, connectivity, backups, and common configuration issues on Windows SQL Server hosting.
Managed SQL Server cloud services can simplify ops and scaling; dedicated and VPS on SQL Server Mart gives full RDP control, fixed resources, and specialist MS SQL hosting support—many teams use both patterns for different apps.
A SQL virtual server is our Windows VPS tier running SQL Server Express—isolated resources with RDP, suitable when you need more control than shared hosting but not full bare metal.
Start SQL Server Hosting Today
Pick SQL Server VPS or dedicated plans, deploy Express or Web from the Marketplace, and connect with our MSSQL hosting team when you need help.