SQL Server Express WebLog

I have put together steps for you to build an Express Management Studio with Service Pack 1.  See these steps at http://blogs.msdn.com/petersad/archive/2009/05/29/creating-a-sql-server-2008-management-studio-express-slipstream-drop.aspx

When installing SQL Server 2005 RTM/SP1/SP2 and SQL Server 2008 RTM on Windows 7 RC it presents you with a warning message. The message says that this SQL Server version has a known compatibility issues with Windows 7 RC. This warning is genuine and applies...

The easiest way to upgrade to Service Pack 1 is to search for the update through Microsoft Update. The service pack 1 update will not be NOT be automatically installed to your system. If getting the update from Microsoft Update is not an option you must...

The SQL Server 2008 Express package with Service Pack 1 is now available. The simplest location to install from is here , select “Download and Install” now.  (Currently the other links on this package point to the original media. This will be revised...