Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express

1. Download Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express and begin the installation.
2. From the SQL Server Instalation Center, select Installation > New installation or add features to an existing installation.
3. Accept the license terms then click Next.
4. After a few moments, the Feature Selection window will display. Select the desired options. During my installation I chose:
   
   • Database Engine Services
   • SQL Server Replication
   • Management Tools - Basic
   • SQL Client Connectivity SDK
5. Click Next.
6. Click Next to use the default instance configuration: SQLExpress.
7. Click Next to use the default service account and collation settings.
8. Configure the desired authentication options then click Next.
9. Set your error reporting preferences then click Next.
10. Once installation is complete, click Close then exit the SQL Server Instalation Center.