Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express 14.0.1000.169

Comprehensive Review of Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express

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About Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express

SQL Server 2017 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version14.0.1000.169
Release date2017-09-29
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64
Package IDMicrosoft.SQLServer.2017.Express

Install Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"SQLServer2017-SSEI-Expr.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express free?

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express?

The latest version is 14.0.1000.169, released on Sep 29, 2017.

Is it safe to download Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with d8a5cd8f4380be195af82d0ddc21316713ab2b41ff6c48d86f87c5778de18411.

Which Windows versions does Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express support?

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express silently?

Run the offline installer with "SQLServer2017-SSEI-Expr.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server", or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express -e.