Step 2: Download Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 SP4 Express by clicking the appropriate link, run it, and follow the instructions in the setup wizard to install. NET 4, there is no need to have both enabled. Note: SQL Server Express (with database engine only) can work with either. To learn more about the features supported by the SQL server, please visit the MSDN SQL Server 2012 supported features site.
This is a larger download than “with Tools,” as it also includes both Full Text Search and Reporting Services.
This package contains all the components of SQL Server Express including the full version of SQL Server 2012 Management Studio with SP4.Use this if you already have the database and only need the management tools.Įxpress with Advanced Services (SQLEXPRADV) This does not contain the database, but only the tools to manage SQL Server instances, including LocalDB, SQL Express, SQL Azure, and full version of SQL Server.SQL Server Management Studio Express (SQLManagementStudio) Choose either LocalDB or Express depending on your needs.
It also allows you to suspend active downloads and resume downloads that have failed. It gives you the ability to download multiple files at one time and download large files quickly and reliably. The Microsoft Download Manager solves these potential problems. You might not be able to pause the active downloads or resume downloads that have failed.
(You would have the opportunity to download individual files on the "Thank you for downloading" page after completing your download.)įiles larger than 1 GB may take much longer to download and might not download correctly. In this case, you will have to download the files individually. You may not be able to download multiple files at the same time. If you do not have a download manager installed, and still want to download the file(s) you've chosen, please note: Stand-alone download managers also are available, including the Microsoft Download Manager. Many web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 9, include a download manager. Generally, a download manager enables downloading of large files or multiples files in one session.