Overview of SQL Server Installation

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Overview of SQL Server Installation

The SQL Server Installation Wizard is Windows Installer-based. It provides a single feature tree for installation of all SQL Server components:

The Database Engine
Analysis Services
Reporting Services
Integration Services
Management tools
Documentation and samples

Note SQL Server is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. For more information, see Planning a SQL Server Installation.

Whether you use the SQL Server Installation Wizard or the command prompt to install SQL Server, the Setup process involves the following steps:

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Planning a SQL Server Installation

Describes how to prepare your computer for SQL Server:

Review hardware and software requirements.
Review System Configuration Checker requirements and blocking issues.
Review security considerations for a SQL Server installation.

Installing SQL Server 2008

Describes the installation options for SQL Server:

Install by using the Installation Wizard.
Install from the command prompt.

Configuring SQL Server 2008

Describes how to configure SQL Server by using graphical and command prompt utilities.

Related Sections

Considerations for Installing the SQL Server Database Engine: Describes how to install and configure the SQL Server Database Engine.
Considerations for Installing Analysis Services: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server Analysis Services.
Considerations for Installing Reporting Services: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services.
Considerations for Installing Integration Services: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server Integration Services.
Considerations for Installing SQL Server Replication: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server Replication.
Considerations for Installing SQL Server Management Tools: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server management tools.
Considerations for Installing SQL Server Samples and Sample Databases: Describes how to install and configure SQL Server samples.

Stay Up to Date with SQL Server Install, and Upgrade information

For the latest downloads, articles, videos and troubleshooting information from Microsoft, as well as selected solutions from the community, visit the SQL Server Setup page

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How to: Install SQL Server 2008 (Setup)