Installing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
Installation procedures of the SQL server 2005 express
The setup file for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. The file is called SQLEXPR.exe. Download and save it in a folder. Double click the downloaded file to start the installation process.
The next step will check for problems that may cause the setup to fail. Any potential problem is listed as a warning or error. We can ignore the warnings and continue with setup but if there are errors, the setup will not continue.
The next step would require you to enter your personal information to register the project:
The next step will ask for features to be installed. We can continue with the default selection or choose to select all features to be installed.
In the next step, select the Default instance radio button.
The next steps are for selecting the authentication mode. This information will be used when connecting to the SQL Server while develop applications. Choose Windows Authentication Mode in this step.
In the next step, leave the check boxes blank if you do not have concerns abut privacy. -
This is it! The SQL Server 2005 Express is now installed on your computer.
