How do I start Microsoft SQL Server Express?

How do I start SQL Server Express?

Choose Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server 2012 > Configuration Tools > SQL Server Configuration Manager. Click SQL Server Services and then double-click the SQL Server Browser on the right. The Properties window will open.

How do I start SQL Server Express in Windows?

To enable the TCP/IP protocol:1Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and find the Protocols for SQL Express option.2Enable the TCP/IP protocol.3Right-click to TCP/IP and select Properties menu item.4Change TCP Port to 1433 under the IPAll tab.5Restart SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS)How to install SQL Server Express edition - SQLShack

How do I open Microsoft SQL Server?

To start SQL Server Management Studio1On current versions of Windows, on the Start page, type SSMS, and then select Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.2When using older versions of Windows, on the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, and then select SQL Server Management Studio.Lesson 1: Connecting to the Database Engine - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

How do I use SQL Server Express Edition?

To create this user:1In SQL Server Management Studio Express tool, right-click the Security > Logins node; then select New Login.2Enter the username (e.g. papercut).3Change the Server Authentication to SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode.4Enter the user's password.5Disable password expiration.6Click OK.Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Express - PaperCut