Installing SQL Server 2017 English Edition

SQL Server 2017 is a popular relational database management system developed by Microsoft. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing the English edition of SQL Server 2017.

Downloading the Installation Package

Before we begin, you will need to download the SQL Server 2017 English installation package from the official Microsoft website. Make sure you choose the correct edition that suits your needs.

Installing SQL Server 2017

  1. Once you have downloaded the installation package, double-click on the setup file to start the installation process.

  2. Select the installation type. For a new installation, choose "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation."

Select "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation."

  1. Accept the license terms and click "Next."

  2. Select the features you want to install. You can choose to install the database engine, SQL Server Management Studio, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and other components.

- Database Engine Services
- SQL Server Replication
- Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search
- Data Quality Services
- Analysis Services
- Reporting Services - Native
- Integration Services
- Master Data Services
  1. Specify the instance configuration. You can choose to install a default instance or a named instance.
Select "Default instance" or "Named instance" and provide a name for the instance.
  1. Configure the server configuration settings. You can set the service accounts, collation settings, and other advanced options.
Set service accounts, collation settings, and other configurations.
  1. Choose the authentication mode. You can select between Windows authentication mode and mixed mode (Windows authentication and SQL Server authentication).
Select "Windows authentication mode" or "Mixed mode."
  1. Specify the administrators for the SQL Server. You can add Windows user accounts or groups as administrators.
Add Windows user accounts or groups as administrators.
  1. Configure the database engine configuration settings. You can specify the data directories, tempdb settings, and other database engine options.
Set data directories, tempdb settings, and other configurations.
  1. Complete the installation process and wait for the installation to finish.

Verifying the Installation

Once the installation is complete, you can verify the installation by connecting to the SQL Server instance using SQL Server Management Studio or any other SQL client.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SQL Server 2017 English edition on your machine.

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    title Installing SQL Server 2017
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In conclusion, installing SQL Server 2017 English edition is a straightforward process that involves downloading the installation package, selecting the desired features, configuring the settings, and verifying the installation. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily install SQL Server 2017 and start using it for your database needs.