| title | SQL Server installation guide | |||
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| description | An index of content that helps you install SQL Server and associated components using options such as the installation wizard, command prompt, or sysprep. | |||
| ms.custom | ||||
| ms.date | 11/14/2019 | |||
| ms.prod | sql | |||
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| ms.technology | install | |||
| ms.topic | conceptual | |||
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| ms.assetid | 0300e777-d56b-4d10-9c33-c9ebd2489ee5 | |||
| author | cawrites | |||
| ms.author | chadam | |||
| monikerRange | >=sql-server-2016 |
[!INCLUDE SQL Server -Windows Only]
This article is an index of content that provides guidance for installing SQL Server on Windows.
For other deployment scenarios, see:
Beginning with [!INCLUDEsssql15], [!INCLUDEssnoversion] is only available as a 64-bit application. Here are important details about how to get SQL Server and how to install it.
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Editions and features: Review the supported features for the different editions and versions of SQL Server to determine which best suits your business needs.
- [[!INCLUDEss2019]](~/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-version-15.md).
- [[!INCLUDEss2017]](~/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2017.md).
- [[!INCLUDEss2016]](~/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2016.md).
- [[!INCLUDEss2014]](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/sql/2014/getting-started/features-supported-by-the-editions-of-sql-server-2014)
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Requirements: Review hardware and software installation requirements for SQL Server 2016 & 2017, SQL Server 2019 or SQL Server on Linux, as well as system configuration checks, and security considerations in Planning a SQL Server Installation
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Sample databases and sample code:
- They are not installed as part of SQL Server setup by default but can be found
- To install them for non-Express editions of SQL Server, see the Where are samples
The download location for [!INCLUDEssnoversion] depends on the edition:
- SQL Server Enterprise, Standard, and Express Editions are licensed for production use. For the Enterprise and Standard Editions, contact your software vendor for the installation media. You can find purchasing information and a directory of Microsoft partners on the Microsoft licensing page.
- Free version - latest
- Free version - others
Other SQL Server components can be found here:
- All cumulative updates
- SQL Server Reporting Services.
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Azure Data Studio
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Installation fails if you launch setup through Remote Desktop Connection with the media on a local resource in the RDC client. To install remotely the media must be on a network share or local to the physical or virtual machine. [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] installation media may be either on a network share, a mapped drive, a local drive, or presented as an ISO to a virtual machine.
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[!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Setup installs the following software components required by the product:
- [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Native Client
- [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Setup support files
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation Wizard | Install SQL Server using the Installation Wizard GUI launched from the setup.exe setup media. |
| Command Prompt | Sample syntax and installation parameters for running a SQL Server installation from the command prompt. |
| Server Core | Install [!INCLUDEssnoversion] on Windows Server Core. |
| Check Parameters for the System Configuration Checker | Discusses the function of the System Configuration Checker (SCC). |
| Configuration File | Sample syntax and installation parameters for running Setup through a configuration file. |
| SysPrep | Sample syntax and installation parameters for running Setup through SysPrep. |
| Add Features to an Instance | Update components of an existing instance of [!INCLUDEssnoversion]. |
| SQL Server Failover Cluster Installation | Install a SQL Server failover cluster instance. |
| [Repair a Failed [!INCLUDEssnoversion] Installation](../../database-engine/install-windows/repair-a-failed-sql-server-installation.md) | Repair a corrupt [!INCLUDEssnoversion] installation. |
| Rename a computer with SQL Server | Update system metadata that is stored in sys.servers after the hostname of a computer hosting a stand-alone instance of SQL Server has been renamed. |
| [Install [!INCLUDEssnoversion] Servicing Updates](../../database-engine/install-windows/install-sql-server-servicing-updates.md) | Install updates for [!INCLUDEssnoversion]. |
| Setup Log Files | View and read the errors in the SQL Server setup log files. |
| Validate an Installation | Review the use of the SQL Discovery report to verify the version of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] and the [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] features installed on the computer. |
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| SQL Server Database Engine | Install and configure the [!INCLUDEssDEnoversion]. |
| SQL Server Replication | Install and configure [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Replication. |
| Distributed Replay | Lists articles to install the Distributed Replay feature. |
| SQL Server Management Tools with SSMS | Install and configure [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] management tools. |
| SQL Server PowerShell | Considerations for installing [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] PowerShell components. |
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Configure Windows Firewall (SQL Server) | Overview of firewall configuration and how to configure the Windows firewall to allow access to SQL Server. |
| Configure the Windows Firewall (SSAS) | Configure both port and firewall settings to allow access to [!INCLUDEssASnoversion] or [!INCLUDEssGemini] for SharePoint. |
| Configure a Multi-Homed Computer | Configure [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] and Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to provide for network connections to an instance of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] in a multi-homed environment. |
[Upgrade [!INCLUDEssnoversion]](../../database-engine/install-windows/upgrade-sql-server.md)
[Uninstall [!INCLUDEssnoversion]](../../sql-server/install/uninstall-sql-server.md)
Install SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Install SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
[Install [!INCLUDEssnoversion] Business Intelligence Features](../../sql-server/install/install-sql-server-business-intelligence-features.md)
High Availability Solutions (SQL Server)