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Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server Express Database on Windows from MIStudio
Overview
This page details steps to configure a connection to a SQL Server Express database on windows10 from MIStudio.
Installing Microsoft SQL Server Express
Download and install Microsoft SQL Server Express:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2216019&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us
On the finish screen, you will be asked to install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), continue the process and install it. Or you can install SSMS from the Windows “Start” menu afterwards. Go to Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server Version # > SQL Server Installation Center, select “Install SQL Server Management Studio” link to install.
Set up Microsoft SQL Server Connection
Microsoft SQL Server Express needs to have correct settings and parameters for successful connection.