Chapter 25. Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition for Small Business

If you purchased the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on (SBS 2011 Premium Add-on), you have an additional Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard license for an additional server and a license for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2. Before you install SQL Server, you should review both hardware and other requirements.

This chapter can’t come close to telling you everything you might need to know about SQL Server—there are many books available on every aspect. However, we can give you an overview of the features and a brief introduction to installing SQL Server.

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SQL Server 2008 R2 includes all service packs for SQL Server 2008 and Power-Pivot technology ...

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