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c#deploymentvisual-studio-2017sql-server-expressprerequisites

add package and bootstrap to prerequisites visual studio 2017 sql express 2016


I cannot find sql express 2016 in prerequisites list items in my visual studio 2017. My application database is built on sql express 2016 and it should be included in the prerequisites. How can i include it's package inside visual studio and show it to be selected in the list items please ?


Solution

  • If you go to Individual components tab, you can select SQL Server Express 2016 LocalDB under Cloud, database, and server.

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    After that, follow the instructions on the following GitHub repository.