The following support solution provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing an instance of SQL Server 2016 Express. Please refer to the following support solution for the installation of earlier SQL Server versions.

In addition to the SQL Server versions supported by earlier versions of SELECTserver, SELECTserver 09.01.00.xx adds support for SQL Server 20. Steps to Accomplish Downloading SQL Server Express While the downloading method differs for Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express, the instructions under the subheading titled 'Installing SQL Server Express' are very similar.īelow are detailed instructions for installing an instance of SQL Server 2016 Express, a free edition provided by Microsoft.

If running Windows Server 2012 or later, please perform the following steps:.

Download and execute the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 Express installer from Microsoft's website.

Choose the Custom option when prompted since SELECTserver utilizes features not enabled by default in the Basic installation.

The program will download the installer to the specified location.

Once the installer appears, proceed through the following steps:.

Choose the 'New SQL Server stand-alone installation' option highlighted in the screenshot.

Accept the licensing terms, and click the Next button.

To obtain the latest updates from Microsoft, turn on Microsoft Update.

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