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Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Express is a powerful and reliable data management system that delivers a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded applications, lightweight Web Sites and applications, and local data stores
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There are multiple files available for this download.
Once you click on the "Download" button, you will be prompted to select the files you need.
SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe
SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe
SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.exe
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The Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Express RTM is a powerful and reliable data management system that delivers
a rich set of features, data protection, and performance for embedded applications, lightweight Web Sites and applications,
and local data stores. Designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping, this download includes support for Sysprep, Microsoft's
System Preparation Utility for Microsoft Windows operating system deployment.
SQL Server Express is designed for easy deployment and rapid prototyping. This edition is
designed to integrate seamlessly with your other server infrastructure investments. Management tools are not included
in this download. For SQL Server Express with Management Tools, please download
Microsoft SQL Server Express with Management Tools .
To read what is new in SQL Server® 2008 R2 click here.
Here is the SQL Server® Privacy Statement. for your review
Note : Some components in the Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2
have 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 DOS 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.
Here is the copy of the Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 License Terms for your review.
Supported Operating System
Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP
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- 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 512 MB of RAM (2 GB or more is recommended.)
- 2.2 GB of available hard disk space
Here is the copy of the detailed Systems Requirements for your review.
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We recommend you read the Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Release Notes and
Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 Readme before installing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2.
Step 1: Download and install
Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1. or
Download and install
Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0.
Step 2: Download and install Windows Installer 4.5.
Step 3: Download SQL Server 2008 R2 Express by clicking the appropriate link below.
Note: SQL Server 2008 R2 Express includes both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. SQLEXPR32_x86 is a
smaller package that can be used to install SQL Server 2008 R2 Express onto only 32-bit operating systems. SQLEXPR_x86
is the same product but supports installation onto both 32-bit and 64-bit (WoW) operating systems. SQLEXPR_x64 is a native
64-bit SQL Server 2008 R2 Express and supports installation onto only 64-bit operating systems.
There is no other difference between these packages.SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is not supported on IA64 systems.
