• Download the Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express installer

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads

• Run the SQL2022-SSEI-Expr.exe Installer

Select the Custom Installation Type

Click the Install button

The installer will begin downloading the installer

Once the installer is downloaded, it will be automatically started

Select the "New SQL Server standalone installation or add features to an existing installation" Option

Accept the License Terms and click Next

Install Rules - Click the Next button

Uncheck the Azure Extension for SQL Server Option and Click the Next button

1. Uncheck the SQL Server Replication Option

2. Uncheck the Machine Learning Services and Language Extensions Option

3. Uncheck the Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search Option

4. Click the Next button

Name your Database Service Instance (Suggested)

1. Named Instance: EZAK

2. Instance ID: EZAK

1. Change the Startup Type for the "SQL Server Browser" to Automatic

2. Click the Next button

1. Select Mixed Mode (SQL Server authentication and Windows authentication) option

2. Enter a password for the SQL Server system administrator (sa) account. This should be a strong password.

3. Click the Next button

If all goes well you will have a successful SQL Server install, Click the close button

Your Microsoft SQL Server is now ready to use with EZ Arms Keeper

Other Articles that you may need to look at depending on your setup

• Configure Microsoft SQL Server To Allow Remote Connections

• Configure Microsoft SQL Server Firewall For Windows Defender Firewall