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SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTp Is released

With the release of the SQL Server 2008 R2 November CTP , we have simplified the SQL Server Express (all editions and package) installation process.  In this release, we have completed the following: Reduced the number of clicks by 50% when performing Read More...
Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 12:28 AM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

Embedding SQL Server Express Survey

Microsoft is committed to making the SQL Server the best database in the industry for embedding with your application. For us to achieve this goal, we need your candid feedback on your experience with embedding SQL Server Express.  If you have used Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 3:03 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

General SQL Server Express Survey

Microsoft is committed to making the SQL Server Express installation experience the best in industry. For us to achieve this goal, we need your candid feedback on your experience with installing SQL Server Express.  If you have used several different Read More...
Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 2:58 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

ClickOnce bootstrapper for SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools

I’d like to share the link to a blog post by Brock Weaver, where he explains how to add SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools to the list of prerequisites for ClickOnce packages: http://youarenotexpectedtounderstandthis.blogspot.com/2009/08/vsnet-2008-prerequisite-for-sql-server.html Read More...
Posted Thursday, September 03, 2009 3:02 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 August CTP

The August CTP of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is now published: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ee315247.aspx . Give it a try and give us feedback!!!   This release does not have many changes around the Express when compared to SQL Read More...
Posted Friday, August 14, 2009 12:42 AM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

Troubleshooting .NET 2.0/3.5 Installation errors

The installation of .NET 3.5 can fail for several reasons. Sometimes the .NET 3.5 install fails and sometime SQL Server Setup fails to detect .NET is already on the machine.   If you view the %temp%\sqlsetup.log you can determine whether the .NET Read More...
Posted Monday, August 10, 2009 6:36 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

Installing SQL Server Express through the Web Platform Installer

This topic will be expanded in the near future, but currently is a placeholder. Read More...
Posted Monday, August 03, 2009 6:07 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

SQL Server 2008 Express Edition will be updated through Automatic Update

Starting in September, we are considering automatically updating SQL Server 2008 including all Express Edition to Service Pack 1 (SP1). See http://blogs.msdn.com/petersad/archive/2009/07/30/sql-server-2008-service-pack-sp-1-on-microsoft-update-as-a-required-automatic-update.aspx Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009 6:20 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

“Embedding SQL Server 2008 Express in an Application” technical Article

We recently published a technical article on how to embed and run SQL Server 2008 Express in unattended mode. The article is at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd981032.aspx . We expect to revise this article at a later point in time. To ensure Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:40 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

How should I Install SQL Server 2008

There are two options for installing SQL Server 2008 Express. 1. Basic: Choose this option to install SQL Server Express with minimal effort by using the Web Platform Installer and a pre-defined defaults. Visit SQL Server Express download page to perform Read More...
Posted Monday, June 15, 2009 6:54 PM by sqlexpress | 1 Comments

We need your Express Setup FeedBack

In the next release of SQL Server, called SQL Server 2008 R2 we are working on addressing issues that complicated the installation of SQL Server Express.  As the timeframe to address these issues is tight for this release we won’t be able to address Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:32 AM by sqlexpress | 3 Comments

SQL Server 2005 Express edition, SP3 update for Windows 7

On June 23rd, we will publish the Express SQL Server 2005 SP3 updates for Windows 7 through Microsoft Update.  This is just a change in the detection logic to offer to a Windows 7 system. The SQL Server 2005 SP3 packages that have already been released Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 04, 2009 3:04 PM by sqlexpress | 0 Comments

Creating a SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express Slipstream drop

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 Read More...
Posted Friday, May 29, 2009 12:19 AM by sqlexpress | 1 Comments
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Installing SQL Server Express on Windows 7 Release Candidate

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 Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:39 PM by sqlexpress | 3 Comments

I have SQL Server Express installed and I want to upgrade to Service Pack 1

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 Read More...
Posted Monday, May 11, 2009 1:17 AM by sqlexpress | 4 Comments
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