5.3.4.1 Microsoft SQL Server Express installation
The installation of a Microsoft SQL Server Express is briefly described below. For further information please refer to the associated Microsoft documentation.
Microsoft SQL Server Express is installed using the software contained on the SwyxDVD.
 
Before starting the software, please confirm that there is no SQL Server installed on the target computer, as this will not be checked by the installation program.
 
How to install an MS SQL Server
1 Start the installation of the MS SQL Server.
2 Click on "New Installation or Addition of Functions to an Existing Installation".
3 Accept the license agreement and click on "Next>".
4 Accept the installation of the product update and click on "Continue>".
5 Install the Setup support files by clicking on "Next>".
6 Function selection:
Various function parameters can then be configured.
Click on "Next>".
7 Instance name:
You can create an instance name here, if you want to install multiple database instances on one SQL Server.
It is recommended to keep the default values.
Click on "Next>".
8 Service accounts:
Keep the standard parameters and click "Next>".
9 Account Provisioning:
Choose "Mixed mode" and give the password for the SQL Server System administrator account. Confirm the password.
10 Click on "Add..." to allow the members of the local administrator group to access the SQL Server. Click on "Next>".
11 Click on "Install" to start the installation.
The installation wizard now installs the SQL Server with the given parameters.
 
If you change the name of the server computer after the installation, please follow the instructions contained in the following Technet article:
technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/ms143799.aspx
 
 
Make sure that most recent service pack is installed for your SQL Server, and check regularly, e.g. on the Microsoft Security Website (www.microsoft.com/security), if other security-relevant updates for this Microsoft software exist; and if so, install them.