[Package Request]: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express

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Publisher: Microsoft Corporation Publisher Url: https://www.microsoft.com/ Publisher Support Url: https://support.microsoft.com/ Package Name: Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express Description: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Homepage: https://www.microsoft.com/sql-server/sql-server-2017 Package Version: 14.2204.5490.2 Release Notes Url: https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/sql-server/sql-server-2017-release-notes Installer URL: https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/E/9/5E9B18CC-8FD5-467E-B5BF-BADE39C51F73/SQLServer2017-SSEI-Expr.exe

[TheBossMagnus]

So, the app fails to install without user input. Help is needed for silent switches... Also, the setup offers multiple kinds of installations (complete/basic/custom). Ideas to handle?

[xtqqczze]

See #25931 for the discussion on proposed technical implementation.

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Mainstream support for SQL Server 2017 ended on 2022-10-11, but extended support is until 2027-10-12.

[Trenly]

Close with reason: Exists as Microsoft.SQLServer.2017.Express;