The next step is Database Engine configuration. You can also change the default collation settings if you are not in the United States. You can keep the defaults here unless you want to specify different user accounts for the services. From here you can change the Windows services associated with this instance of SQL Server. SQLExpress is the name of the instance as we have selected Named Instance.

On the Instance Configuration page, choose a name for the instance or select a default instance. A description of each feature will appear on the “Feature description” area when you click on a feature. On the Feature Selection page, please select the features you would like to install. On The next screen you will see that the set up is getting ready for installations. SQL server will check for and install any updates. The set up will process the basic operations and you will see the licensing screen where you have to check the box for “ I accept the license terms” click on next. On the next screen choose the top option to install a new stand-alone installation and click on it. The set up file will start extracting the installation files Login to your Windows server with the administrator user.ĭownload the proper SQL server set up from the link ĭouble click the installer file and then click on RUN Now go through the next steps for the installation.

NET Framework 3.5 using Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn on/off features If the computer has Internet access, SQL Server setup will download it when needed.Įnable. Before installing SQL Server 2012 make sure you have the below components installed or enabled on your Windows server.ĭownload and install.

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