Step by step installation for SQL Server 2012

SQL Server : Steps to install SQL Server 2012

Step1 - Download installation file

Download installation files from this link - http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=29066

After downloading the above files, your system will look like below:

Step 2 -  Double click the .exe file

Double click the “SQLFULL_x86_ENU_Install.exe”, it will extract the required files for installation in the“SQLFULL_x86_ENU” folder as shown below:

Step 3 - Start setup

Click the “SQLFULL_x86_ENU” folder and double click “SETUP” application.

Checking your system requirements for installation.

Step 4 - SQL Server Installation Center screen

When you will  see “SQL Server Installation Center” screen, it means that your system configuration is perfect

Step 5 -

Click installation from the left pane and select “New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation”.

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In the “Setup Support Rules” Click "OK" button when you have failed 0. Otherwise fix the issue and click "Re-run"button.

Step 7 - Specify edition

Here, I left default edition “Evaluation”, but you can also choose “Express” 

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Press “Next” button.

Step 9-

Select the “I accept the license terms” and click “Next” button.

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Press “Next” button, if all status are passed. Otherwise fix the issue and press “Next” button.

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Select the features and change the “Shared feature directory” if you want, otherwise press “Next” button.

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Select "Named Instance" or "Default instance"

Press “Next” button if failed count is 0.

 

Step 16 -

Press “Next” button.

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Select  “Startup Type”

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Change the “Collation” if you want, otherwise Press “Next” button.

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Choose Authentication Mode Windows/ Mixed Mode. Provide username and password if you select Mixed Mode.

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Press “Next” button.

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Press “Next” button.

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Add caption

Press “Next” button.

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Press “Next” button, if failed count is 0.

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you have successfully installed SQL Server 2012

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