The first of course is to download SQL Server 2005. But here's the point, before you install it, make sure you have the purpose of installing SQL Server 2005. If it is an enterprise-class application, of course, download the SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. If you are installing on your computer for learning purposes, install a SQL Server 2005 development version! In addition, the XP system cannot install the Enterprise Edition.
2005 technology very long came to us, due to the work of the relationship has not been able to use, today finally have time to enjoy the elegant demeanor of 2005, the following we detailed diagram of 2005 installation and loading SP1 process.
First put in the CD, boot to the installation directory, and then double-click Setup.exe, the following surface appears
Wait a minute. Eject the Setup Wizard interface:
Click the step, the system began to detect the system configuration (my laptop is 512M memory, prompts the hardware warning, hehe)
Click Next to install the Installation Wizard, and then start the preparation before the installation, such as disk space testing and so on ...
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