SQL Server Installation (SQL Server 2008 R2)

The SQL Server Installation Wizard provides a single feature tree to install all SQL Server components:

  • The Database Engine

  • Analysis Services

  • PowerPivot for SharePoint

  • Reporting Services

  • Integration Services

  • Management tools

  • Documentation

Notes

SQL Server is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. For more information, see Editions and Components of SQL Server 2008 R2.

In This Section

Regardless of whether you use the SQL Server Installation Wizard or the command prompt to install SQL Server, Setup involves the following steps: