Chapter 8. Installing SQL Server 2008

Installing SQL Server is the first and one of the easiest tasks you’ll accomplish as an administrator. And even though it may take as little as 15 minutes to get SQL Server 2008 up and running by clicking through the install screens and accepting the defaults (Next, Next, Next...), it is crucial to first understand the meaning of each install option and its ramifications for your environment.

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