Click one of the download links below to install the version appropriate for your architecture.

• SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe 64-bit version 247.5 MB DOWNLOAD
• SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe 32-bit version 235.5 MB DOWNLOAD

1. Launch the package, you will then see the contents extracted to a temporary location.
2. SQL Server Setup checks to determine pre-reqs are installed. If not, you will be prompted to install. Click the each link to go to the download site, download the installer provided there, and install the required software.
3. The Installation Center will then launch. Click on “New installation or add feature to an existing installation” to start the Installation Wizard.
4. Accept the license terms. If it then tells you that Windows PowerShell failed or needs to be installed to continue, follow this link and click the large, green Download button. DOWNLOAD The download should begin on the next page automatically. If not, refresh the page. Do not click any of the links on this page that say “Start Download” or “Download Now” as these are ads.
5. Review the features to installed and where SQL Server will be installed. Make any changes that are necessary for your environment. This can be left as it is if you are not sure.
6. Review the Instance Name and change if necessary.
7. Review the credentials that will be used for the services that will be created. Be sure and write down the username and password. If you are installing AppMonitor you will need this information to install it.
8. Choose the Mixed Mode Authentication and the administrators that will be added to the Database Engine.
9. Review the Error Reporting settings.
10. That’s it!