

To install Management Studio, see Download SQL Server Management Studio.

Your system must have the following installed to use this tutorial: This tutorial has no knowledge prerequisites. This should not take long but could depend. First, it will download the install package to your computer. Save the file to a known location on your local computer or network. Now the installer will guide you through the process. In this lesson, you will learn how to connect to the Database Engine from a second computer, including enabling protocols, configuring ports, and configuring firewall settings. Download SQL Server 2017 Express at the page accessed by clicking here. Lesson 2: Connecting from Another Computer In this lesson, you will learn how to connect to the Database Engine and enable additional people to connect. Lesson 1: Connecting to the Database Engine This tutorial is divided into two lessons:

SQL Express can be found on the DVD or in SOLIDWORKS downloaded files. This tutorial shows you how to connect to the Database Engine using SQL Server Management Studio on both the local computer and from another computer. The installation of SQL Server Express is done by following the instructions in. For installing the Express edition follow the instructions in the SQL Server Express Installation Guide. This brief tutorial helps you get started using the Database Engine. Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This tutorial is intended for users who are new to SQL Server and who have installed SQL Server or SQL Server Express. Welcome to the Getting Started with the Database Engine tutorial. Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database
