{"id":563,"date":"2024-10-23T02:17:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T02:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/?p=563"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:17:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T11:17:38","slug":"install-sql-server-2022-express-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/install-sql-server-2022-express-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install SQL Server 2022 Express on Windows Server"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here in this article we can see SQL Server 2022 Express installation setup and testing with the tool to connect.<\/p>\n<p>The last several versions of Microsoft\u2019s SQL server have seen the introduction of some new features. However, not all users will find these necessary, and many may wish to turn to the more lightweight SQL Server Express instead.<\/p>\n<p>The steps for installing, testing, SQL Server Express 2022 are described in detail in the following guide.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-sql-server-express\">What is SQL Server Express<\/h3>\n<p>SQL Server Express is a free version of Microsoft\u2019s SQL Server. This version has limited features, with a 10 GB maximum database size and no SQL Server Agent support. Because of this, it is best suited for lightweight, data-driven applications.<br \/>\nNext, we will discuss the SQL server 2022 Installation steps.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"steps-to-install-sql-server-express\">Steps to Install SQL Server 2022 Express<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"step-1-visit-the-microsoft-website-and-download-sql-server-expre\">Step 1: Visit the Microsoft Website and Download SQL Server 2022 Express<\/h4>\n<p>Download SQL Server Express from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/sql-server-downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>. To start the download, click Download Now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-564 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1627\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022.png 1627w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022-1024x386.png 1024w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022-768x290.png 768w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mssql-2022-1536x580.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1627px) 100vw, 1627px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-2-run-the-installation-file\">Step 2. Run the Installation File<\/h4>\n<p>Once the download is complete, find the installation file in the download folder. To start the installation procedure, run the file.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-565 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sql2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1119\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sql2022.png 1119w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sql2022-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sql2022-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sql2022-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-3-select-the-installation-type\">Step 3. Select the Installation Type<\/h4>\n<p>After you\u2019ve started the installation, you\u2019ll have the option of choosing one of three installation types.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24519 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3.png 842w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-32x25.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"842\" height=\"669\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3.png 842w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3-32x25.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL3.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Basic installation is the fastest and installs SQL Server Database Engine in its default configuration.<\/li>\n<li>You can define the install location with the Custom installation. You can also choose which features are installed.<\/li>\n<li>You can download the setup files for an offline installation using the Download Media installation method. You can select the SQL Server Engine version you want to download<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"step-4-choose-custom-installation-type\">Step 4. Choose Custom Installation Type<\/h4>\n<p>The type of installation we are using is Custom. To select this option, click the middle tile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24521 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4.png 843w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-32x25.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"669\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4.png 843w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4-32x25.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL4.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-5-specify-setup-file\">Step 5. Specify Setup File<\/h4>\n<p>To start downloading the setup files, specify the installation location and click Install.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24525 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7.png 838w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-32x25.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"838\" height=\"665\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7.png 838w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7-32x25.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL7.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-6-process-downloading-setup-file\">Step 6. Process Downloading Setup File<\/h4>\n<p>Now you will get a window. This process may take some time depending on your download speed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24527 entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8.png 841w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-768x605.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-32x25.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"841\" height=\"663\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8.png 841w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-768x605.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-20x16.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8-32x25.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL8.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-7-\u00a0-select-new-sql-server-stand-alone-installation\">Step 7.\u00a0 Select New SQL Server Stand-Alone Installation<\/h4>\n<p>The SQL Server Installation Center is opened once the wizard has finished downloading the install package. This window has a variety of tools for installing and managing your SQL server.<\/p>\n<p>To start the installation process, select the\u00a0<b>New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation<\/b> option<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-566 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation2022.png 776w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation2022-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation2022-768x598.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-8-accept-license-terms\">Step 8. Accept License Terms<\/h4>\n<p>The license terms for SQL Express Server are described on the following screen. To continue, select the box next to\u00a0<b>I accept the license terms and the Privacy Statement<\/b>, then click\u00a0<b>Next<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24531 entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10.png 800w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-768x674.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-32x28.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"702\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10.png 800w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-768x674.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10-32x28.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL10.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-9-check-updates\">Step 9. Check Updates<\/h4>\n<p>Tick the checkbox next to Check for SQL Server 2022 upgrades in scheduled Windows updates using Microsoft Update. Click <b>Next<\/b>\u00a0to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24533 entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11.png 798w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-32x28.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"701\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11.png 798w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11-32x28.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL11.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-10-setup-rules\">Step 10. Setup Rules<\/h4>\n<p>The Install Rules screen helps in the detection of potential installation errors. Before continuing with the installation, any entries having a failed status must be rectified.<\/p>\n<p>If there are no failed entries, then click\u00a0<b>Next<\/b>\u00a0to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24535 entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13.png 808w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-32x28.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"707\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13.png 808w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13-32x28.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL13.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-11-select-express-features-to-install\">Step 11. Select Express Features to Install<\/h4>\n<p>Check the boxes in the Features section of the Feature Selection screen to specify which elements of SQL Server 2022 to install and define the install directories.<\/p>\n<p>If in case you have custom features like only need to use sql data base engine alone than select database engine services only.<\/p>\n<p>To continue, click <b>Next.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24601 entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14.png 802w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-32x28.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"702\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14.png 802w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-20x18.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14-32x28.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL14.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-12-\u00a0-specify-name-and-instance-id\">Step 12.\u00a0 Specify Name and Instance ID<\/h4>\n<p>You can select between the default and custom instance names on the Instance Configuration screen. Here we use the\u00a0<b>Named instance<\/b>\u00a0option and keeping the default suggested names.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use custom named instance like SQL2022 or SQL2022 express. But we recommended only default <b>Named instance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To continue, click\u00a0<b>Next.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24539 size-full entered lazyloaded aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12.png 805w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-32x28.png 32w\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"700\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12.png 805w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12-32x28.png 32w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SQL12.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then click next until you get to the Database Engine Configuration section.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-13-specify-database-engine-authentication\">Step 13. Specify Database Engine Authentication<\/h4>\n<p>You may choose the authentication mode for your SQL server on the\u00a0<strong>Database Engine Configuration<\/strong>\u00a0screen. Here we choose the Mixed Mode option, and we\u2019re going to make the current user an administrator. To continue, click\u00a0<b>Next<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-569 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-20221.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-20221.png 802w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-20221-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-20221-768x679.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-14-process-the-installation\">Step 14. Process the Installation<\/h4>\n<p>The below screen displays the current installation progress.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-571 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-progress.png\" alt=\"SQL Server 2022 Express\" width=\"818\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-progress.png 818w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-progress-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-progress-768x670.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-15-complete-installation\">Step 15. Complete Installation<\/h4>\n<p>The new screen gives an overview of the installed features once the installation is complete. To complete the installation, click\u00a0<b>Close<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-completed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-completed.png 811w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-completed-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-completed-768x672.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note: If you want the changes to effect, you must restart your computer.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"steps-to-test-connection-to-sql-server-express\">Steps to Test Connection to SQL Server 2022 Express<\/h3>\n<p><em>There are two methods to test your connection to SQL Server Express:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Using the SQL Server Management Studio.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Using the command prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"step-1-download-ssms\">Step 1. Download SSMS<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-tool.png\" alt=\"SQL Server 2022 Express\" width=\"803\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-tool.png 803w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-tool-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sqlinstallation-tool-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start by downloading a copy of the SQL Server Management Studio. Use the provided link to download SSMS from the Download SSMS section as shown<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-575 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/123456.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"907\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/123456.png 907w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/123456-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/123456-768x574.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-2-setup-sql-server-express\">Step 2. Setup SQL Server 2022 Express<\/h4>\n<p>To start the setup, open the installation file and click\u00a0<b>Install.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-576 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11123.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11123.png 715w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11123-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-3-complete-setup\">Step 3. Complete Setup<\/h4>\n<p>Once the setup is done, click\u00a0<b>Close<\/b>\u00a0to exit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-577 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sssmtool.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"693\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sssmtool.png 693w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sssmtool-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"step-4-choose-sql-server-authentication\">Step 4. Choose SQL Server Authentication<\/h4>\n<p>There are 2 methods of authentication,<\/p>\n<p>1.Windows authentication<\/p>\n<p>2.SQL server authentication.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going to connect the sql server inside the windows server (local machine) that you can use windows authentication.<\/p>\n<p>From outside server ,like remote system or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.249host.com\/vps-web-hosting-india\/\"> windows VPS<\/a> you have to use SQL server authentication. (sa user and sa password)<\/p>\n<p>Choose windows Authentication in the login window, and log in with the default Login (sa) and the password you created during SQL Server 2022 setup. To connect to the server, click <b>Connect.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-578 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ssslconnection.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ssslconnection.png 495w, https:\/\/249host.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ssslconnection-280x300.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the login window closes without error and you can see the main window of SQL Server Management Studio, the connection is working properly.<\/p>\n<p>That &#8216;s it now SQL Server 2022 Express edition was installed and tested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here in this article we can see SQL Server 2022 Express installation setup and testing with the tool to connect. 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