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Moving SQL from server to workstation
I'm a general break-fix tech and normally stay as far away from SQL as I can. But here's the situation... Client is trying to get rid of a very old server, but it's hosting the SQL database for h...
I assume you were able to restore the backup from the server to the workstation.
If you don't see the SQL Server Agent on your workstation because you installed Express Edition, which does not have agent.
There are certain limitations in Express Edition because it is free
Express edition
SQL Server Express edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. It is the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, SQL Server Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end versions of SQL Server. SQL Server Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all of its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites.
If you don't see the SQL Server Agent on your workstation because you installed Express Edition, which does not have agent.
There are certain limitations in Express Edition because it is free
Express edition
SQL Server Express edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. It is the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, SQL Server Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end versions of SQL Server. SQL Server Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all of its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites.