Step 2

Using the Windows search function open the Server Manager app.

Select 2: Add roles and features.

Step 3

Before you begin: Read the text and click on "Next".

Step 4

Installation Type: Select "Role-based or feature-based installation". Then click on "Next".

Step 5

Server Selection: Select "Select a server from the server pool". Then click on "Next".

Step 6

Server Roles: Leave the selected settings. Then click on "Next".

Step 7

Features: Select the follow Features. Then click on "Next".

Step 8

Role Services:  Select the follow role service. Then click on "Next".

Step 9

Confirmation: Ensure that the .NET Framework 3.5 Features are selected. Then click on "Install". The installation progress is shown.

Step 10

Results: Ensure that the installation succeeded. The .NET Framework V3.5 is now installed.

Then click on "Close".

Step 10

Continue with the installation step 6: Installation and Configuration of the SQL Server Express.