SQL Server 2008 Feb CTP6 Installation Experience
Posted by denglishbi on February 23, 2008
Last week I installed the February CTP6 of SQL Server 2008 and I just wanted to share some clips of the new install screens. Lots of new options and I was really impressed with the entire install process. I know this only gets run once, but I just want to say way to go SQL Server Team! One of the initial requirements was the .NET framework 3.5 and I am assuming that is because Visual Studio 2008 is now the version of BIDS that is being installed instead of Visual Studio 2005.
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| The first screen is the install center which provides lots of nice options and links to additional information – very nice.
| Feature selection which included options to install the Microsoft Synch Framework and install the client tools separately from BIDS.
| New default install directories that allow you to see what is installed one level higher than before (more intuitive) — MSSQL10, MSAS10, MSRS10.
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| Setting up the account information for the different services, startup option, and the ability to set one account to run them all at the bottom.
| Set the directories for the database engine, for the tempdb and the backup directory right out of the gate.
| Setting the security mode for the database engine and specifying an administrative account (this is required and provides button to simply add the current user).
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| Set the directories for analysis services and setting the temp and backup directories. You also need to specify an administrative account similar to the database engine.
| Specify the configuration for SSRS — native, SharePoint, or don’t configure. Remember IIS is no longer a requirement to run SSRS.
| New items in Mgmt Studio now for auditing, encryption, and policy management.
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| And last but not least Visual Studio 2008 instead of 2005!
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