You are about to install Introducing SQL Server 2012 Express Local Database Runtime (RTM Update) (Presentation)

SQL Server 2012 Express Edition introduces a new deployment option called Local Database Runtime. LocalDb is a small shared component (not a service) that installs in five minutes or less that is ideal for applications or tools that need an embedded database that is API compatible with SQL Server.

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