Download Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express is now available for download. Microsoft SQL Server Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, this download includes support for Sysprep, Microsoft's System Preparation Utility for Microsoft Windows operating system deployment.

LocalDB (MSI installer)

• New to the Express family, LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express that has all its programmability features, yet runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and short list of pre-requisites. Use this if you need a simple way to create and work with databases from code. It can be bundled with Application and Database Development tools like Visual Studio and or embedded with an application that needs local databases.

Express (Containing only the database engine)

• The core Express database server. Use this if you need to accept remote connections or administer remotely.

Express with Tools (with LocalDB) Includes the database engine and SQL Server Management Studio Express)

• This package contains everything needed to install and configure SQL Server as a database server. Choose either LocalDB or Express depending on your needs above.

SQL Server Management Studio Express (Tools only)

• This does not contain the database, but only the tools to manage SQL Server instances, including LocalDB, SQL Express, SQL Azure, etc. Use this if you already have the database and only need the management tools. This package includes LocalDB.

Express with Advanced Services (contains the database engine, Express Tools, Reporting Services, and Full Text Search)

• This package contains all the components of SQL Express. This is a larger download than "with Tools," as it also includes both Full Text Search and Reporting Services.

Quick details:

• Version: 11.0.2100.60
• Date Published: 3/6/2012
• File Name
  
  • ENU\x64\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe (132.3 MB)
  • ENU\x64\SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe (1.3 GB)
  • ENU\x64\SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe (669.9 MB)
  • ENU\x64\SqlLocalDB.MSI (33.0 MB)
  • ENU\x64\SQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU.exe (600.2 MB)
  • ENU\x86\SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe (116.7 MB)
  • ENU\x86\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.exe (101.5 MB)
  • ENU\x86\SQLEXPRADV_x86_ENU.exe (1.3 GB)
  • ENU\x86\SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe (706.1 MB)
  • ENU\x86\SqlLocaLDB.MSI (27.7 MB)
  • ENU\x86\SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe 614.9 MB)

Download Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 express available for download at:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express has two different methods to complete the installation process:

• Attended Installation - an interactive user interface will guide you through the set-up process and obtain all of the information and consent required to complete the installation. This includes the displaying, acknowledgement, and archiving of the applicable SQL Server license terms.
• Un-attend Installation - this is a Windows command line set-up process that does not have an interactive user interface to guide you through the set-up process. In this case, you will be required to enter a parameter during installation that indicates your acceptance of the license terms.

System requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Vista Service Pack 2

• 32-bit systems
  Computer with Intel or compatible 1GHz or faster processor (2 GHz or faster is recommended.)

• 64-bit systems
  1.4 GHz or faster processor

• Minimum of 1 GB of RAM (2 GB or more is recommended.)

• 2.2 GB of available hard disk space

You may also review the detailed Systems Requirements for more information.

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