Chapter 2. Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Microsoft SQL Server 2012
After completing this chapter, you will be able to
Understand the differences between the various SQL Server editions.
Select hardware for your SQL Server instance.
Use the setup files to install an instance of SQL Server.
Editions of SQL Server 2012
It’s now time to get your hands dirty and start working with SQL Server. However, before you run off and install an instance of SQL Server, you should first become familiar with the different editions of SQL Server that Microsoft offers. The SQL Server 2012 versions are offered in three categories: primary, specialized, and breadth. All editions come in 32-bit and 64-bit flavors, so don’t worry if you don’t have any 64-bit machines ...
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