sql - How to install localdb separately?

Question

If I have to work with localdb, do we need to install it separately?

I have SQL Server 2008 R2 Management Studio installed, SQL Server 2012 installed, .net 4.0.2 update installed. But I don't see localdb in the PC yet.

Answer 1

From MSDN

The primary method of installing LocalDB is by using the SqlLocalDB.msi program. LocalDB is an option when installing any SKU of SQL Server 2012 Express. Select LocalDB on the Feature Selection page during installation of SQL Server Express. There can be only one installation of the LocalDB binary files for each major SQL Server Database Engine version. Multiple Database Engine processes can be started and will all use the same binaries. An instance of the SQL Server Database Engine started as the LocalDB has the same limitations as SQL Server Express

Or you can download standalone SqlLocalDB.msi from the list of available downloads on the SQL Express downloading page

To locate localdb instance on your PC simply try to connect to (localdb)Projects