Microsoft SQL Server Installation

MUST READ Installing a SQL Server 2005 instance STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Installing a SQL Server 2005 instance is an entirely new learning opportunity. Follow this step-by-step guide and experience a glitch-free installation. Installing SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - Install SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services with detailed help from this step-by-step guide and avoid any potential hassles. Installing SQL Server 2005 on a SQL 2000 machine TIP - Be aware of these upgrade compatibility issues when installing a SQL Server 2005 instance on a SQL Server 2000 machine.

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	SQL Server Mailbag: CALs, witnesses and unwanted changes Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 27 Oct 2009 SQL SERVER MAILBAG - In this edition of the SQL Server Mailbag, database expert Denny Cherry answers reader questions on SQL Server licensing, monitoring IT personnel and various connection issues.

	SQL Server Mailbag: Migrating down to Standard Edition Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 24 Aug 2009 SQL SERVER MAILBAG - In this edition of the SQL Server mailbag, expert Denny Cherry tackles reader questions dealing with downgrading SQL Server editions, troubleshooting data loss and more.

	Creating fault-tolerant SQL Server installations Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 03 Jun 2009 TIP - Learn to install SQL Server fault tolerance systems, with tips for using failover clustering, database mirroring and Microsoft Hyper-V in SQL Server environments.

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	What's new for installation with SQL Server 2008? By Michael Lisin, Jim Joseph, and Amit Goyal | 05 Aug 2009 BOOK EXCERPT - In this chapter excerpt from "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed", learn about features that simplify installing or upgrading to SQL Server 2008.

	Tutorial: Migrating to SANs from local SQL Server disk storage SearchSQLServer.com | 23 Jun 2008 SPOTLIGHT - Storage area networks (SANs) improve SQL Server performance. Set up SANs on SQL Server with these best practices on migrating to, and configuring SANs.

	Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 FAQs SearchSQLServer.com | 17 Sep 2007 FAQ - Here's a list of frequently asked questions that address your SQL Server 2005 upgrade issues, including DTS packages, copying databases and creating passwords.

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WHITE PAPERS

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Virtualization Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel | 20 Nov 2009 TECHNICAL ARTICLE - If you're a small or mid-sized business thinking about virtualization, particularly in the world of Microsoft, it makes sense to upgrade your database servers as well. This article explains why to upgrade and provides several examples of companies that have successfully made the move.

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Business Strategies Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel | 20 Nov 2009 TECHNICAL ARTICLE - It isn't always easy to know when to upgrade to the latest hardware or software release. In the case of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, there are many compelling reasons to make the move, including: Enhanced business intelligence; improved business continuity features; better performance and better management capabilities.

	SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Performance Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel | 20 Nov 2009 TECHNICAL ARTICLE - This article explores ways in which small and mid-sized businesses can improve the performance of their databases — and their businesses — by upgrading to SQL Server 2008.

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	Microsoft releases CTP for SQL Server SP1 SearchWinIT.com | 17 Mar 2006 ARTICLE - Community preview of SP1 for SQL Server 2005 includes new features, fixes.

	Q&A: Making the jump to 64-bit SQL Server 2005 SearchSQLServer.com | 24 Jan 2006 INTERVIEW - SQL Server 2005 was designed to harness 64-bit technology. Contributor Adam Machanic answers some common 64-bit questions and offers advice for making the upgrade.

	Microsoft SQL Server 2005: The next generation SearchWinIT.com | 07 Nov 2005 ARTICLE - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called the launch of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk 2006 the start of the next generation of "broad applications platform."

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Consolidating SQL Servers on 64-bit for reliability and scalability - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   30 NOV 2005, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This webcast explains how to consolidate SQL Servers under a single 64-bit platform. It will focus on server consolidation methodologies, capacity planning and implementation, as well as ways to achieve greater SQL Server reliability, scalability and ROI without compromising performance.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Microsoft SQL Server Installation:  Microsoft SQL Server Tools and Utilities, SQL Server Interoperability, SQL Server Replication, Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning, SQL Server Stored Procedures, SQL/Transact SQL (T-SQL), SQL Server Backup and Recovery, SQL Server Security, SQL Server High Availability, Scalability and Reliability