Set up for successful deployment of SQL Server 2005

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of SQL Server 2005. This sample chapter from the book focuses on SQL Server Setup, which allows administrators to create new instances of SQL Server, add components, rebuild the SQL Server registry, uninstall SQL Server, and perform other common setup tasks. The chapter explains the importance of determining how SQL Server 2005 will be used in a particular company's unique environment prior to setup and configuration, then walks through the planning process for deployment and rollout. The chapter covers:

• SQL Server Integration Roles
• Planning for Your SQL Server 2005 Deployment
• Running and Modifying SQL Server Setup

Title: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
ISBN: 0735621071
Published: November 2005
Authors: William R. Stanek
Chapter: Chapter 2: Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Published by Microsoft Press