Beginning the install

Beginning the install

SQL Server 2005’s installation is completely different from SQL Server 2000’s. These 20 screenshots step you through the new installation and setup.

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Installation requirements

Installation requirements

EULA

EULA

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

.NET Framework 2.0

.NET Framework 2.0

Microsoft SQL Native Client and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup Support Files

Microsoft SQL Native Client and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup Support Files

System Configuration Check

System Configuration Check

Registration Information

Registration Information

Components to Install

Components to Install

Instance Name

Instance Name

Service Account

Service Account

Authentication Mode

Authentication Mode

Collation Settings

Collation Settings

Report Server Installation Options

Report Server Installation Options

Error and Usage Report Settings

Error and Usage Report Settings

Ready to Install

Ready to Install

Setup Progress - Writing system registry values

Setup Progress - Writing system registry values

Setup Progress - Upgrading Microsoft Report Server

Setup Progress - Upgrading Microsoft Report Server

Setup Progress - .NET extension

Setup Progress - .NET extension

Setup Progress - Finished

Setup Progress - Finished

Completing Setup

Completing Setup

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio