Installing SQL Server Express
While installing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (SQL Server Express), you have to make decisions to select the options that best suit your environment. The topics in this section can help you make those decisions.
In This Section
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Lists the hardware and software requirements for installing SQL Server Express. |
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Provides pointers to installing the Microsoft .NET Framework, which is a prerequisite for SQL Server Express. |
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Describes how to modify SQL Server Express Setup by using the command line. Points to the SQL Server 2005 Books Online topic that lists all the command line options to install SQL Server. |
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Provides download locations for installing the Adventureworks, Northwind, and pubs sample databases. |
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Describes the scenarios in which MSDE can be upgraded to SQL Server Express. |
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Provides instructions to install SQL Server Express. |
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Documents the Surface Area Configuration user interface and provides default settings for each dialog box. |
See Also
Other Resources
SQL Server 2005 Books Online Download Center