These instructions assume that you will be installing SQL Server 2012 Express and at least one ReliaSoft desktop application on your own computer, and that other users who have the ReliaSoft application(s) installed will connect to the SQL Server Express database that has been established on your computer. Protecting Your Data Through Regular Backups Installing At Least One ReliaSoft Desktop Application Installing SQL Server 2012 Express EditionĬonfiguring SQL Server to Allow Remote ConnectionsĮnabling the Browser Service and Remote Connections for SQL Server 2008 Express To quickly jump to sections in this document, use these links:ĭownloading SQL Server 2012 Express Edition When you choose to purchase the software and/or if your organization's needs grow beyond the capabilities of SQL Server Express, you can upgrade to a more robust version of SQL Server with the appropriate IT infrastructure and support.

In either case, if you have a reasonably powerful computer and 'administrative rights' to install and configure software, you can establish a functioning implementation of an enterprise repository using the step-by-step instructions provided below. Your organization would like to take advantage of the capabilities of a ReliaSoft enterprise repository without the need to purchase SQL Server licenses, and the expected load for the database fits within the limited capabilities of the Express Edition. You want an easy way for a limited number of users to evaluate the capabilities of a ReliaSoft enterprise repository using a free demo implementation that requires little or no special IT support. You may choose to use the free version of SQL Server (SQL Server Express), which is available via download from the Microsoft website, if: This document provides instructions for installing and configuring SQL Server Express Edition for use with an enterprise repository in ReliaSoft desktop applications. SQL Server 2012 Express is shown as an example, but similar steps can be used for earlier versions.

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