Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

  • Choose the appropriate edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for your business requirements

  • Select the appropriate operating system and hardware to support your installation

  • Configure service accounts with the appropriate level of authority

  • Configure the way that users are authenticated to an instance

  • Configure the default language support

  • Configure SQL Server services

  • Understand your options for upgrading

In Chapter 1 of Microsoft SQL Server, you learned about the components that are available within SQL Server 2008. In this chapter, you will learn about the editions that are available and the corresponding hardware requirements. You will install all ...

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