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Install SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard Client

This section describes the installation procedure for the R2 Version of SQL Server 2008. If you are installing earlier versions of SQL Server 2008, manually add the Feature Microsoft .NET Framework.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Server Manager, right-click Computer, and select Manage.
2. Highlight Features. Click Add Features.
3. Expand and check .NET Framework 3.5.1.
4. Click Next. Click Install.
5. Click Close.

Follow these steps:

1. Log in as the local Administrator or a user with administrative rights to the server.
2. Load Media.
   • Version: en_sql_server_2008_r2_standard_x86_x64_dvd_521546
   • Server: Local
3. Double-click SETUP.

   A setup message appears.

   

4. Click OK. Wait until the SQL Server Installation Center opens.

   

   You can perform the following procedures from the SQL Server Installation Center:

   • Planning
   • Installation

The following procedure lists the steps for planning the installation.

Follow these steps:

1. Select Planning in the SQL Server Installation Center page.
2. Click System Configuration Checker.

   The Setup Support Rules page opens.

   

3. Ensure the status is Passed for Operation completed and Support Rules.

   The rules with a Failed status must be corrected. Warning issues must be corrected but are not required.

   1. To correct a status, follow these steps:
   • Click Show details to see issue details.
   • After the problem is corrected, click Re-run to run the Setup Support Rules again.
4. Click OK to close the System Configuration Checker.

The following procedure lists the steps for the installation.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Installation in the SQL Server Installation Center page.
2. Click New installation or add features to an existing installation.

   The Setup Support Rules page opens.

   

3. Ensure the status is Passed for Operation completed and Support Rules.

   The rules with a Failed status must be corrected. Warning issues must be corrected but are not required.

   1. To correct a status, follow these steps:
   • Click Show details to see issue details.
   • After the problem is corrected, click Re-run to run the Setup Support Rules again.

   Note: Verify the status and make the corrections on every Setup Support Rules page.

4. Click OK.

   The Product Key page opens.

5. Type the product key, and click Next.

   The License Agreement page opens.

6. Read the agreement, select I accept the license terms, and click Next.

   The Setup Support Files page opens.

   

7. Verify that no Setup Support Files are required.
8. Click Install.

   A status bar displays the progress of the installation. The Setup Support Rules page opens.

9. Verify the status and click Next.

   The Setup Role page opens.

   

10. Select SQL Server Feature Installation, and click Next.

    The Feature Selection page opens.

    

11. Select or change the following information:
    • Select the following features:
      • Client Tools Connectivity
      • SQL Server Books Online (Optional)
      • Management Tools - Complete
    • Change the Shared feature directory if you want to change the installation location.
    • Click Next.

    The Installation Rules page opens.

    

12. Ensure the status is Passed for Operation completed and Support Rules.

    The status Skipped appears for several rules.

    • Click Show details to see issue details.
    • Click Re-run to run the Installation Rules again.
13. Click Next.

    The Disk Space Requirements page opens.

    

14. Verify that the Disk Space Requirements are checked, and click Next.

    The Error Reporting page opens.

15. Verify that the Select Windows check box is clear, and click Next.

    The Installation Configuration Rules page opens.

16. Verify the status, and click Next.
17. Review the Ready to Install information, and click Install.
18. The Complete page opens.
19. Read the completion message, and click Close.
20. Close the SQL Server Installation Center.