This article describes the steps required to install a Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express Edition. Webdesk needs it for the permanent storage of data records.
Double-clicking the exe file starts the installation process.
After a very brief extraction, a window opens with the following options:
Select Basic
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Accept the license terms by clicking Accept
Installation path: confirm the preset path by clicking Install
SQL is installed
After the installation, this window shows a series of prefilled file paths and a few buttons in the lower area:
In the Windows services, check whether the SQL Server service is running: yes
Clicking Install SSMS opens a page in the browser with the link to download SQL Server Management Studio 16.5.
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Minimize the previous installation window
Double-clicking SSMS-XXX.exe starts the installation
The license and privacy terms appear in the installation window
--> Install
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After the installation, the Close button appears
Open the minimized installation window and click Customize
"Include SQL Server product updates" is checked, then continue
Setup files are installed
Installation rules: the status of the installation so far is displayed --> continue
Installation type: select "Add features to an existing instance of SQL Server 2016", then continue ("Perform a new installation of SQL Server 2016" creates a second instance and causes problems)
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Feature selection: shows the features to be added and a few directories ("SQL Server Replication" is not needed) --> continue
Since everything necessary is already installed --> cancel
In the Windows services, check whether the SQL Server service is running: yes