SQL Server Express on the management server
Forcepoint has removed the ability to install SQL Express as an option for new deployments of Forcepoint Security Manager. This change was introduced via a revised version of the Forcepoint Security Installer introduced in July 2019.
The change was required to reduce the risk of deploying SQL Express without the latest security updates. Forcepoint Security Manager still supports and will work with the latest version of SQL Server Express.
You may use SQL Server Express for small deployments, but it must be installed independently.
For smaller deployments (up to 500 users), the reporting databases can be installed on the Forcepoint management server. To do this, select the Install SQL Server Express on this machine option, if available, during a Custom installation.
When included, use only the version of SQL Server Express included in the Forcepoint Security Installer. If not included, download and install the supported version of SQL Server Express from Microsoft.
SQL Server Express can run with Forcepoint software on the Windows platforms noted in the Certified Product Matrix.