Chapter 2

Installing SQL Server 2008

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • Installation Planning, Architecture, and Data Access
  • Configuring Service Accounts
  • Installing a Default Instance
  • Installing Named Instances
  • Installing to a Cluster
  • Installing Extra Features
  • Upgrading from Previous Versions
  • Removing an Installation

image Installing SQL Server 2008 is really a very painless task; however, it is important that you plan the installation well. A poorly planned installation may result in security, stability, and functional problems. To help you avoid these problems and due to its importance, this chapter will cover installation planning first.

Once a plan ...

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