Summary
This knowledge base article will outline the process of installing SQL Server on a computer which will be running Solatech Fabrication Software. Note that this installation is separate from the installation of Solatech Favrication software. SQL Must be installed first.
Also note that all Windows Updates must be installed on this computer prior to installation.
Instructions
- Download Microsoft SQL Server 2008-R2 SP2 Express Edition here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30438
- Assuming that your computer is 64-bit, select the file called SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.exe
- Click Next
- Save the file and when completed, click Run
- Select New install
- You will also need to accept terms and conditions on the next window
- Continue to click Next until you get to the Instance Configuration screen
- Select Named Instance and enter SOLATECHDB
- Click Next
- Choose Mixed Mode and enter the password swcs#2009 in both boxes
- Click Next when prompted until installation is completed
Install SQL 2005 Native client
- https://www.solatech.com/downloads/sql/sqlncli_2005_x64.msi
Applies to:
- Solatech Fabrication software