How to Install SQL Server 2008 or Later Step by Step Tutorial

Installation of SQL Server 2008 or later is very simple follow the following step and install on your laptop or computers.

If you are still unable to install, make sure all pre-requirements are fulfilled such as the installation of service pack 2.





If you are going to install SQL server express edition you must have visual studio if you are willing to install standalone SQL server then you need full version SQL Server ultimate or higher to install

Download SQL Server 2008 Double click on the installer a window  will open as follow:

From this window click on the Installation menu (See Left). Then select New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.

After that following window will appear Click on RUN PROGRAM

After that software will take some time to perform some task. Check that all status are passed

This is express edition so its not necessary to enter Product Key. Just click Next

Check Accept and click next

Now Click Install button

Now again It needs some operation to be completed. Click Next.

Now Check All and click Next

Here we need the name and instance ID. I am selecting Default Instance but keep the name “SQLExpress” in your mind for future (when we are going to connect SQL Server at start up every time). Click Next.

Now a window will appear. Click Next.

Click Next.

Now its not necessary to enter another user if you are trying to install on your personal PC. Click Next.

Click Next

If the status contains no Error. Click Next. Otherwise click on hyperlink text "Error" under status.

Now finally it is going to start the installation. Click Install

Now wait till installation is complete. Than click Next

Close this window

Exit the setup

Now SQL Server 2008 Express Edition has been installed on your computer an ICON will be on your desktop or simply search "SQL Express 2008" on start menu.