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SQL Server 2005
Getting started with SQL Server 2005
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The next screen informs the user that some of the required components will be checked for and upgraded.

Once the installation of the components required prior to Installing SQL Server is complete the finish button is to be clicked. Now the Welcome screen appears.

The next step is the system configuration check. The report of the check is displayed to the user. The success or failure of the check is reported along with warnings if any.

Once the user clicks continue the installation begins.

The next step is to enter the registration information. The user enters his name, company name and the serial number as it appears on the yellow sticker on the cover of the DVD. The user then clicks on Next to continue.
Next the components to be installed have to be specified. The user can chose to install all the components or some of the components.

On clicking Next, the Feature selection dialog box appears. All the selected features are displayed.

On clicking next the user is prompted to select the instance name. If he selects Default instance no name need be specified. If he selects Named instance, he will have to specify a name for the instance. Click Next to continue.

The user is now prompted to enter the details of the service account which is to be used for login to the server. The local or Domain user account can be selected.

The Authentication mode dialog box appears. The user must specify the authentication mode. It can be Windows authentication or Mixed mode. The user must assign a login irrespective of the mode selected. He must enter the password and confirm it before clicking next to continue.

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:) Hi, it was very nice to go through such a useful information about the installation of the SQL Server. Howerver if more information could be provided about SQL Collations. Regards Ritesh Aggarwal |
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:) It is good to have in depth training on a topic which you want at a cost of none. |
| this is the simple & good way for the installation of sql server 2005. |
| so easy and detailed. thanks |
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| realy useful information but i have one question, what's instant name important and job? |
| simple to understand and implement |
| Very good and easy explanation of SQL Server 2005 installation. |
| This inormation is very useful as they have explained reason for each step. |

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Very good and easy explanation of SQL Server 2005 installation. |
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Very good and easy explanation of SQL Server 2005 installation. |
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| I am a Oracle guy so didn't know ABCD of Sql Server...but this article was very helpful and simple to follow . Great work |
| Thanks again for giving so nice explanation!!!!!!! |
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This is a valuable information. It really simplify the installation and easy to follow Merci, Gracios, Thank you |
| I am student and see your instruction for installation. it is good for beginner. thanks lot |
| very good ...information |
| Simply super to understand without knowing SQL Server |
| very good information...ThanQ |
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| this is simple method, very good |
| it is user friendly. |
| Nice job! Do you have the sql2008 ready? |
| its really good. |
| very good..... |
| Really very good |
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Hi , I want to know from the sql CDs, which version of sql it is 32 bit or 64 bit. Thanks for your help. |
| how about trial versions for practice |
| How to create a user in Sql server ? |