1. SQL Server 2008 Basmah AlQadheeb-213 MIS-2011 1

2. What is a Database ? A database is a collection of Data that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. Tables,Columns,Rows,Relationship. Basmah AlQadheeb-213 MIS-2011 2

3. SQL Server 2008 Express Edition Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition is a free version of Microsoft's database application Microsoft SQL Server, which provides tools for analyzing data, and creating and administering databases. Through SQL Server's optional Management Studio interface, new database users can perform essential database tasks, from database and table creation to SQL queries. Ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications. Basmah AlQadheeb-213 MIS-2011 3

4. Installation Step 1: Download and install Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 SP1.Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 SP1. Step 2: Download and install Windows Installer 4.5.Windows Installer 4.5 Step 3: Download SQL Server 2008 R2 Express.SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Basmah AlQadheeb-213 MIS-2011 4

5. 5 Note: SQL Server 2008 R2 Express includes both 32- bit and 64-bit versions. 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.

6. Basmah AlQadheeb-213 MIS-2011 6 Check out this video to help u install SQL Server Click here