Download and Install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 for Free - pRo Guide
How to Download and Install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 for Free - pRo Guide
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express is a free edition of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing, and powering desktop, web, and small server applications. It supports up to 10 GB of database size and offers the same features as the standard edition of SQL Server 2014.
If you want to download and install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 for free, you will need to follow the pRo method. In this article, we will show you how to do that in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Download Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64
The first thing you need to do is to download the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 setup file from the official website or from a trusted source. You can find the link below:
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 - pRo
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42299
Save the file to your preferred location and run it to start the installation process. You will see a window with two options: "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation" and "Download Media". Choose the first option and click "OK".
Step 2: Install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64
The next thing you need to do is to install Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 on your computer. To do that, follow these steps:
On the "SQL Server Installation Center" window, click on "Installation" on the left pane and then click on "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation" on the right pane.
On the "Product Key" window, choose "Specify a free edition" and select "Express with Advanced Services (SQLEXPRADV)" from the drop-down menu. Click "Next".
On the "License Terms" window, check the box that says "I accept the license terms" and click "Next".
On the "Global Rules" window, wait for the rules to be checked and click "Next".
On the "Microsoft Update" window, check the box that says "Use Microsoft Update to check for updates (recommended)" and click "Next".
On the "Install Setup Files" window, wait for the setup files to be installed and click "Next".
On the "Install Rules" window, wait for the rules to be checked and click "Next".
On the "Feature Selection" window, check the boxes that say "Database Engine Services", "Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search", "Reporting Services - Native", and "Management Tools - Basic". Click "Next".
On the "Instance Configuration" window, choose either "Default instance" or "Named instance" depending on your preference. Click "Next".
On the "Server Configuration" window, leave the default settings and click "Next".
On the "Database Engine Configuration" window, choose either "Windows authentication mode" or "Mixed Mode (SQL Server authentication and Windows authentication)" depending on your preference. If you choose mixed mode, enter a password for the system administrator (sa) account. Click "Add Current User" to add yourself as an administrator. Click "Next".
On the "Reporting Services Configuration" window, choose either "Install only" or "Install and configure" depending on your preference. Click "Next".
On the "Error Reporting" window, check or uncheck the box that says "Send feature usage data to Microsoft..." depending on your preference. Click "Next".
On the "Installation Configuration Rules" window, wait for the rules to be checked and click "Next".
On the "Ready to Install" window, review the summary of features and settings and click "Install".
Wait for the installation process to complete and click "Close".
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express x64 on your computer.
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