Data Management

Walk through a SQL Server 2005 installation

By · August 31, 2006, 6:19 AM PST · billdetwiler

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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.

    Click each image for the full-size version.

    Submitted by Steven Warren

  • Installation requirements

  • EULA

  • Prerequisites

  • .NET Framework 2.0

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

  • Installation Wizard

  • 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

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.

Click each image for the full-size version.

Submitted by Steven Warren
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