Chapter 3
Installing SQL Server
In This Chapter
Preparing for a SQL Server 2012 Installation
Selecting the SQL Server 2012 Edition
Understanding Licensing Differences of SQL Server 2012
Understanding the Installation Process
The installation process for SQL Server 2012 is straightforward and relatively simple with the new included tools and resources that help you plan and assess your SQL Server 2012 deployment, whether it is a new installation, an upgrade, or a migration from another database system.
A successful SQL Server 2012 installation depends in great part on a good amount of planning ahead to ensure it satisfies both SQL Server 2012 requirements and your specific environment needs. Having a good plan can not only save you time and money, but it also can ensure that your database systems can adequately perform and scale as your business grows. Some of the most important considerations that need to be defined prior to installing SQL Server 2012 include the following:
- Hardware
- Operating System
- Collation
- Edition
- Licensing
- Service Accounts
Defining hardware requirements is part science and part art. You must know your current hardware needs and also anticipate future hardware needs. Following are some important questions and baselines that can help you determine hardware requirements:
- How much average utilization of your server resources, such as memory, processor, and storage, does your database server experience now during low, medium, and high workloads?
- Are excessive ...
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