Microsoft SQL Server Express installation (optional)
1. Launch the installation file as a user with administration rights.

2. After the Installer opens the SQL Server Installation Center, select the option New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add new features to an existing installation.

3. Installer starts the control of system component.
4. Accept the license terms and click on the Next button.

5. Accept the installation of product updates by click on the Next button, the system then downloads the setup files.


6. Select the installation folders and click on the Next button.

7. Put the instance name, ID and location and click on the Next button.

8. Set the Startup Type to Automatic on both services and click on the Next button.

9. Select the Authentication Mode to Mixed Mode, input the system administrator password and optionally add additional system or domain users. To continue click on the Next button.

10. Confirm the next page by clicking on the Next button.

11. Installation is complete.
