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Download SQL Server Express

In addition to SQL Server, TopView supports the free SQL Server Express 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014.

Which Express version should I install?

We recommend installing the latest SQL Server Express version.
SQL Server Express 2005 is only available as a 32-bit application, yet it will install and run on a 64-bit Windows operating system. SQL Server Express 2008/2012 are available as a 64-bit application. SQL Server Express 2005 has a 4GB limit on database size, while 2008/2012/2014 support a 10GB limit on database size.

Example Installation Steps

SQL Server Express Downloads

You should download and install both SQL Server Express and SQL Server Management Studio Express. This may be bundled as “tools” with a single install depending on the version of SQL Server Express. Management Studio is not required, but can aid in the management of SQL Server and may be necessary for support.

After the installation, the ‘SQL Server Browse’ Service may be disabled. This prevents TopView from automatically seeing SQL Server Express on the machine when you are configuring SQL Server (Global Options in the TopView Configurator). After the SQL Server Express installation, use the Windows Control Panel Services applet to (1) enable the Service, (2) set the startup mode to ‘Automatic’, (3) start the Service

Downloads: SQL Server Express 2014

32 and 64 bit SQL Server Express 2014 and Management Studio
Note: Management Studio included in downloads named “with tools”. The download file names are “SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.exe” and “SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe” (WT = “with tools”)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42299

Downloads: SQL Server Express 2012

32 and 64 bit SQL Server Express 2012 and Management Studio
Note: Management Studio included in downloads named “with tools”
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062

Downloads: SQL Server Express 2008

32 and 64 bit SQL Server Express 2008
Download SQL Server Express 2008

32 and 64 bit SQL Server Express 2008 Management Studio
Download SQL Server Express 2008 Management Studio