# Microsoft SQL Server [Download and Install](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads) - 2 options: - Express (*I selected this one*) - limited features - limited database size - can be used for business purposes - Developer - can not be used for business purpose - Prob just install "basic" Overview of different Apps: - Sql Server Configuration Manager - can see that server is running - start mode: "automatic" = will start will booting up computer - can pause, stop, start server here When installed, provided this info: - Connection String: `Server=localhost\SQLEXPRESS;Database=master;Trusted_Connection=True;` - Instance Name: `SQLEXPRESS` - SQL Administrators: `ELISESYOGA\toy4t` - Features Installed: `SQLENGINE` - SQL Server Install Log Folder: `C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\160\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20231031_172936` - Installation Media Folder: `C:\SQL2022\Express_ENU` - Installation Resources Folder: `C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\160\SSEI\Resources` Changed "log-on as" from "this account" to "built in account: local system" by right click server -> properies