Installing SQL Server 2008 Express Tutorial Step by Step with Pictures

How's your effort for learning right now? (^O^)/
We are going to take a 'class' how to install SQL Server 2008 Express in our PC.

As always, we must have an installer, it can be found here and downloaded based on your PC's specifications.

After downloading it, execute the.exe file.
Just following the pictures below... ^_^


In some of OS, you will find such following dialog box:


Just select "Run the program without getting help".



I assume this is our first installation. Select "New SQL Server  stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation".



It doesn't need product key due to free edition






Select all the features


Select Default Instance, then Next







Select Mixed Mode, then you must create your password then "Add Current User"






Happy learning and practicing!!! (^O^)/