Step by step installation:

1. Download the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition from the Microsoft homepage or get the latest version here:

http://www.microsoft.com/express/sql/download/default.aspx

If you don't use domains in your company, make sure you install the SQL Server with "mixed mode", as you have to connect with unsername and password through our XTAdmin later.

2. Check if you have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 on your computer. If not, download it also at:

http://www.microsoft.com/express/sql/download/default.aspx

3. If you install the SQL Server as a new instance, make sure you memorize the name of your instance. You'll need it later again.

4. Install "Microsoft SQL Server Native Client"
The Native Client contains the OLEDB-Provider to connect to the MS-SQL Database. This driver has to be installed on the server as well as on all clients, connecting to the database.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/6/206f68f6-9035-476c-9aa0-05f36e75543b/sqlncli.msi

5. Install "SQL Management Studio Express"
Configure your settings of the SQL-Server through this SQL Management studio. If you plan to backup your database you should definetely install this tool.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=de&FamilyID=c243a5ae-4bd1-4e3d-94b8-5a0f62bf7796

6. Download the SQL Setup from Xpert-Design Software website:

http://english.xpertdesign.de/download.php

Choose the file "XTInstSQLServer2005EN.exe" or click following link:

http://download.xpertdesign.de/XTInstSQLServer2005EN.exe

5. Run the setup. After the setup is finished, XTAdmin will start automatically to create the database.


The database info is saved in the "Xperttimer.ini" in the program directory.

To save time, change the Xperttimer.ini and save it in the program directory of the client computers.

The database info gives you an overview of your Users, patchlevel, ADO-Version and database type.

 

Please send further questions to: service@xpertdesign.de