Summary
Installing the software is the first step towards using SQL Server 2005. Although it is a relatively easy task, it is important to do preinstallation planning, select the correct installation options, and perform all of the postinstallation configuration steps to ensure an optimal installation and to avoid having to make repairs or patches postinstallation.
In this chapter, you’ve learned about the Installation Wizard and command prompt-based options available for installing the SQL Server 2005 components. You also learned about the new SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor and how it can assist you in ensuring a smooth upgrade process, and how the SQL Server Surface Area Configuration tool and sac utility can be used to configure SQL Server ...
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