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STEP 2: If you receive a Security warning, this is normal and is due to your Internet Security Zone settings. Our installer is not digitally signed so this warning may be displayed. Click ‘Run’.
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STEP 3: Click ‘Next’ on the initial welcome screen.
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STEP 13: Close the initial startup SQL Server Installation Center screen.
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CONFIGURE SQL SERVER TO OPEN THE PORT
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STEP 3: Double Click the SQL Server Network Configuration.
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STEP 4: Double Click the Protocols for SQLEXPRESS.
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STEP 2: Click the Turn Windows Firewall on or off in the left side
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STEP 3: 'Turn Off' the Windows Firewall and click 'OK'.
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RESOLVING SQL SERVER CONNECTION ISSUES
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