SQL Server 2008 R2 Setup
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SQL Server 2008 Setup
- Download the Express (R2) version of SQL Server 2008: SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe (32-bit server) or SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe (64-bit) from the Microsoft Download Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30438
- Double-click on the application to launch the installer:
- Select the New installation or add new features to an existing installation link – the License Terms screen will display:
- Tick the I accept the license terms box and click the Next button – the Support Files will be installed:
- Once completed – the Feature Selection screen will display:
- Click the Select All button and then the Next button
- The Instance Configuration screen will display:
- Type in a Named instance or leave as default: SQLEXPRESS and click on the Next button – the Server Configuration screen will display:
- Click the Next button
- The Database Engine Configuration screen will display:
- Ensure that the Mixed Mode (SQL Server authentication and Windows authentication) radio button is selected
- Enter password and Confirm password – for example: SYSADM/SYSADM
- Click the Next button – the Error Reporting screen will display
- Click the Next button – the SQL server will begin installing:
- Once completed, the following screen will display:
- Click on the Close button
The installation of the SQL Server 2008 R2 is now complete.
Please note if the server is planned to be accessed over TCP/IP you may need to enable to protocol in the SQL Server Configuration Manager.