Sql Server 2017 Express Installation Steps

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SQL Express is a free and feature-limited edition of SQL Server that has been being published since the SQL Server 2005 version and it still continues to be published by Microsoft. Nowadays, Microsoft has released the Express edition of SQL Server 2019. We can use this edition for lightweight data-driven mobile, desktop or web applications. However, when we decide to use this edition, the supported features have to be checked in the Editions and supported features of SQL Server 2019. For example, the database size can not exceed 10 GB and the SQL Server Agent feature is not supported by the Express editions. As a result, we must take the limited features into consideration before planning to use the SQL Express Editions.

We can download the express edition of SQL Server 2019 from the Microsoft official web site. On this download page, we can find out the express edition download link. When we click the Download now link, we can begin the download process:

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After downloading the setup package, we can start the installation steps. We will right-click the installation file which is named SQL2019-SSEI-Expr.exe and select the Open option in order to start the installation process. In this step, we must make sure that the logged-on user already has the necessary rights to install the programs on the computer. Otherwise, we can face problems during the installation steps:

The Custom installation method offers more advanced installation options so that we can configure the features and other options of the SQL Server installation. We will use the Custom installation method. In the next screen, we will set the path of the setup files to be downloaded and then click the Install button:

After the completion of the download, the SQL Server Installation Center will meet us. In this screen, besides installing the SQL instance, we are able to install SQL Server Reporting Service, SQL Server Management Studio or SQL Server Data Tools and we can also upgrade the installed version of SQL Server.

In the Install Rules screen, the potential issues will be checked by SQL Setup that might be occurred during the installation. We will click the Next button and skip the next step:

At the same time, we can determine the service account of the SQL Server Database Engine and SQL Server Browser. In the Collation tab, we can customize the Server collation option of the SQL Server:

In the Mixed Mode, the SQL Server can be accessed with both Windows authentication and SQL Server authentication. For this installation, we will select the Mixed Mode option, so we will set the password of the sa login of the SQL Server and we will also add a windows login. We can directly add the current windows user to the windows through the Add Current User button:

Tip: If you predict over workload on the TempDB database for your SQL Server, you can change the number of the tempdb files. Microsoft recommended the following rule as a best practice:

After installing the SQL Express, we are able to connect to the SQL Server Database Engine over the SQL Server Management Studio. The following server notation can be used to open a connection to SQL Engine:

In this article, we learned how to install SQL Server Express step by step with details. By following these steps, we can easily complete the installation process of the SQL Server 2019 Express edition.

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Once the wizard is done downloading the install package, it opens the SQL Server Installation Center. This window offers an array of different tools used to install and manage your SQL server.

2. The following screen gives you an overview of the SQL Express Server license terms. Check the box next to I accept the license terms and Privacy Statement and click Next to continue.

4. The Install Rules screen helps identify potential problems with the installation. Any entries showing a Failed status must be resolved before you proceed with the installation. If there are no failed entries, click Next to continue.

6. The Instance Configuration screen lets you choose between the default and custom instance names. For this tutorial, we are using the Named instance option and keeping the default suggested names. Click Next to continue.

8. The Database Engine Configuration screen lets you specify the authentication mode for your SQL server. For this tutorial, we are using the Mixed Mode option and adding the current user as an administrator. Click Next to continue.

After following this tutorial, you should have a fully functional copy of SQL Server Express 2019 installed and ready to use. You will also be able to upgrade or uninstall your copy of SQL Server Express 2019.

Master the installation of SQL Server Express with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to navigate the download page, select the right software for your operating system, and configure the server to your needs.

NOTE: If, during your installation you get an error about Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 missing, please make sure you go to this webpage and download the Framework required for the installation. You can then select "Re-Run" in order to continue the setup, and restart your computer later.

I have been trying to install SQL Server 2016 Express on my computer with OS Win 10 Home and am getting the following errors during the installation process:
"Could not find the Database Engine startup handle".
After that nothing works, the setup process "ends with errors" and it's hosed.
Tried uninstalling and reinstalling but got the same error series.
What should be done to correct this?
Below are screen shots of the errors and setup dialogs after setup completes:

There's an article on TechNet about this on for SQL 2008-2014, I would hazard a guess that the same would apply for 2016 as well: -server-troubleshooting-could-not-find-database-engine-startup-handle-error-during-installation.aspx

If that doesn't help, could you past your error logs here? They should be located in: %programfiles%\Microsoft SQL Server\130\Setup Bootstrap\Log\
You may need to amend the path, depending where you attempting to install SQL Server.
Ok, thx for the reply. I will take a look at the article and see if it resolves the issue. I find this irritating. ? I have had SQL Express 2012 installed for years and it went off w/o a hitch. To me, installing SQL Express of any version should be a no-brainer and virtually never fail. (sigh) Sometimes I hate MS. ?
Bill

Take a look at this link: -server-install-error-not-find-database-engine-startup-handle/Thx for the reply. Tried the link but the web site indicated it was not a valid link.
BillValid link:
-server-install-error-not-find-database-engine-startup-handle/Thx. After reviewing the Logs Summary txt files I don't think this is the problem. I think the basic issue was originally not running setup as Administrator. But once the problems start it's hard to get back to ground zero for a valid (re)install attempt. ?
Bill

After reviewing the article referenced by ThomA I have a few questions before I bollix up my system:
1) The article references several Registry (sub-)keys that should be manually removed. The issue I have is that I have SSMS 2016 successfully installed so I cannot be sure which keys reference the engine only and some that may reference SSMS. Not sure what action to take here.
2) There are folders/subfolders referencing SQL Express 2016 that still exist, not sure if these should be manually removed:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\130
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSRS13.SQLEXPRESS2016
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.SQLEXPRESS ( Apparently a "Default" instance from the first time I tried to install 2016 )
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.SQLEXPRESS2016

I believe the base cause is not originally running the setup as Administrator. But once the problems start it is very difficult to get back to ground zero w/o axing things that should not be axed.
Any info on the abopve issues would be appreciated before I pull the trigger.
Bill