Chapter 8. Installing and Upgrading SQL Server

by Paul Jensen, Paul Bertucci, and Ray Rankins

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • Choosing a SQL Server Edition

  • Hardware Requirements

  • Software Requirements

  • Selecting Installation Configuration Options

  • Verifying Installation

  • Starting, Stopping, and Pausing SQL Server

  • Post-Installation Configuration

  • Installation Troubleshooting

  • Remote Installation

  • Unattended Installation

  • nstalling a Named Instance

  • Upgrading from Previous Versions

Probably the easiest part of administering a SQL Server database is the actual installation. First, the InstallShield Installation Wizard checks that you have met the prerequisites. You are prompted to answer a few configuration questions, and finally, SQL Server starts the install. Depending on your hardware ...

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