For advanced users or automation:
Read and accept the Microsoft Software License Terms to proceed. Specify Install Location: You can keep the default path (usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server ) or choose a different drive. Complete Installation: download microsoft sql server express edition 2019
The file SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe (or similar) will download. For advanced users or automation: Read and accept
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curl -o SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/c/1/7c14e92e-bdcb-4f89-b7cf-93543e7112d1/SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe