When Microsoft SQL Server Express is used, the database typically resides on the same computer as the corresponding StarTeam Server application. The following hardware recommendations for a joint StarTeam Server/Microsoft SQL Server Express computer are based on the number of seats (registered users). However, your situation might vary depending on the size of your StarTeam projects and the number of projects managed by the StarTeam Server configuration.
The following lists suggested system configuration requirements if you are using Microsoft SQL Server Express and the StarTeam Server on the same computer: