Before installing Microsoft® SQL Server™, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with all of the Installing SQL Server documentation. In particular, read these topics before installing or upgrading.
Before running SQL Server Setup, read all of the documentation related to the areas of Installing SQL Server that interest you. Pay particular attention to these setup topics.
| Users | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All users | Before Installing: Checklist | Steps to take before running SQL Server Setup |
| New users | Running SQL Server Setup | What the Setup program does and the major options available |
| Installation Type | When to use a typical or custom installation |
When upgrading from SQL Server version 6.x to SQL Server 7.0, pay particular attention to these upgrading topics.
| Users | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All users | Before Upgrading: Checklist | Steps to take before running the SQL Server Upgrade Wizard |
| New users | Upgrading from an Earlier Version of SQL Server | What the SQL Server Upgrade Wizard does |
The information in Installing SQL Server helps you install and upgrade your SQL Server system.