How to: Install Multiple Instances of Analysis Services

You can run multiple instances of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services on the same computer. To install an additional instance, run Setup again and specify a unique name for the new instance.

Important

The Analysis Services installation how-to topics in this section focus only on installation options that are specific to Analysis Services. However, these topics provide links to other topics for more information about installation of SQL Server.

To install an additional instance of Analysis Services

  1. Run Setup either by using the SQL Server Installation Wizard or at the command prompt. For more information, see Considerations for Installing Analysis Services.

  2. When you use the SQL Server Installation Wizard, specify a unique instance name on the Instance Name page. When you run Setup at the command prompt, specify a unique instance name by using the INSTANCE option.