

SQL Server 2016 with SP1 Express Edition (English): SQL Server 2016 with SP2 Express Edition (English): SQL Server 2017 Express Edition (English):

SQL Server 2019 Express Edition (English): (this short link goes directly to this post) It should be a list of links, and you should be able to right click and Save As. I've always thought that a giant Download Now button is the best way, but perhaps that's just me?ĭownloading SQL Server Express is unnecessarily hard, and it's made harder by the new Microsoft Download Center "download multiple files" interface that doesn't include descriptions or primary file recommendations. It surprisingly how complex some companies make downloading things. Once the installation is complete, a screen will show that it has completed successfully.There's a funny blog post about how to download SQL Server Express from Long Zheng. This will open an installation wizard that guides you through the process.Ĭontinue through all steps of the installation wizard. The SQL Server Installation Center will now open.Įnsuring that Installation is selected in the left menu, click the first option, New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation to start the installation process. Once the package has downloaded, open the folder in the File Explorer and double-click Setup to launch the SQL Server Installation Center.Ĭlick Yes if you get a security message asking if you want the app to make changes to your PC.
