SQL Server Installation

This document is a guide for the installation of a Microsoft free download of Sequel Server
Express to be used for PAVER™ 7. There are different versions of Sequel (SQL) Service. If you
already have access to an advertised instance of SQL, then you are already equipped to start
using SQL in PAVER™ 7.

1. Copy the Microsoft url into your internet browser:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54276

2. On that page you will find the download option as seen in the below screen capture.
Select your desired language and then begin the download.

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 Express is a free and feature-rich database for
developing and deploying SQL Server 2016.

3. Run the downloaded installer.

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 4. After the run, you will get the SQL Server Installation Center, as seen below.

5. Click an installation type. This will start the installation setup wizard as seen below.
Select “Accept” to proceed. Note: This guide will follow a basic installation.

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 6. Specify the location for the install.

7. Click Install.

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 8. Record the instance name provided following the install.

9. Now in PAVER™, you can create and access your SQL databases associated with your
installed SQL server.

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