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To install Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition for HRPro and configure it for network access, follow these steps:
Download and Install Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition:
Go to the official Microsoft download page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
Download the latest version of SQL Server Express Edition.
Run the installer and follow the setup prompts.
On the Server Configuration page, select Security Mode as Mixed Mode Authentication.
Provide a strong password for the built-in SQL Server system administrator account (sa).
Complete the installation.
Download and Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):
Visit the official SSMS download page: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms
Download and install SSMS to manage your SQL Server instances graphically.
Enable Network Access (if required):
Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.
Navigate to SQL Server Network Configuration, then to Protocols for [Your SQL Server Instance].
Enable TCP/IP protocol.
Restart the SQL Server service to apply changes.
Optionally add firewall exceptions for the following executable paths:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL16.SQL2022\MSSQL\Binn\SQLServr.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\SQLBrowser.exe
Note: If the Internet Information Server and SQL Server are installed on the same Windows machine, firewall exceptions may not be necessary.
This installation and configuration will prepare your SQL Server Express for use with HRPro, including allowing remote or networked connections if enabled. Always ensure your SQL Server and network are secured appropriately.
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