Installing SQL Server Express on Windows Server 2022 with Azure Pipelines
In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to install SQL Server Express on Windows Server 2022 using Azure Pipelines. We will cover the key concepts and subtitles related to the installation process, including prerequisites, installation steps, and configuration options. By the end of this article, you will have a solid understanding of how to get SQL Server Express up and running on your Windows Server 2022 machine using Azure Pipelines.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, there are a few prerequisites that must be in place. First, you will need a Windows Server 2022 machine with Azure Pipelines installed. You will also need to have administrative access to the machine, which can be verified using the following PowerShell code:
function Test-IsAdmin {
$currentUser = [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()
$principal = New-Object Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal($currentUser)
return $principal.IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)
}
If the function returns True, then you have administrative access to the machine. If it returns False, then you will need to contact your system administrator to gain the necessary access.
Installing SQL Server Express
To install SQL Server Express on your Windows Server 2022 machine using Azure Pipelines, follow these steps:
- Download the SQL Server Express installer from the Microsoft website.
- Launch the installer and select the New SQL Server stand-alone installation option.
- On the Product Key page, select SQL Server Express Edition and enter a Product Key or leave it blank to use the free version.
- On the License Terms page, review the license terms and select I accept the license terms.
- On the Installation Type page, select Perform a new installation of SQL Server 2019.
- On the Feature Selection page, select the features you want to install. At a minimum, you will need to select Database Engine Services and SQL Server Replication.
- On the Instance Configuration page, select Default Instance or enter a custom instance name.
- On the Server Configuration page, set the Startup Type for the SQL Server Agent to Automatic.
- On the Database Engine Configuration page, set the Authentication Mode to Mixed Mode and enter a SQL Server Administrator account and password.
- On the Ready to Install page, review the installation settings and select Install.
Configuring SQL Server Express
After the installation is complete, you will need to configure SQL Server Express to work with Azure Pipelines. Follow these steps to configure SQL Server Express:
- Launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to the SQL Server Express instance.
- Expand the Security folder and right-click on Logins. Select New Login.
- Enter the name of the Azure Pipelines service account and select SQL Server authentication.
- On the Server Roles page, select the sysadmin server role.
- On the User Mapping page, map the login to the master and msdb databases.
- Select OK to create the login.
- Installing SQL Server Express on Windows Server 2022 with Azure Pipelines is a straightforward process.
- Before installing SQL Server Express, make sure you have administrative access to the machine.
- Download the SQL Server Express installer from the Microsoft website and follow the installation prompts.
- Configure SQL Server Express to work with Azure Pipelines by creating a new login for the Azure Pipelines service account and mapping it to the master and msdb databases.