Walk through a SQL Server 2005 installation - TechRepublic

Walk through a SQL Server 2005 installation

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    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

  • EULA

  • Prerequisites

  • .NET Framework 2.0

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

  • System Configuration Check

  • Registration Information

  • Components to Install

  • Instance Name

  • Service Account

  • Authentication Mode

  • Collation Settings

  • Report Server Installation Options

  • Error and Usage Report Settings

  • Ready to Install

  • Setup Progress - Writing system registry values

  • Setup Progress - Upgrading Microsoft Report Server

  • Setup Progress - .NET extension

  • Setup Progress - Finished

  • Completing Setup

  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

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