Hardware and Software Pre-Requisite’s for a successful SQL Server Installation

Framework:

.NET Framework 3.5 SP11

SQL Server Native Client

SQL Server Setup support files

Software:

SQL Server Setup requires Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 or a later version.

After installing required components, SQL Server Setup will verify that the computer where SQL Server 2008 will be installed also meets all the other requirements for a successful installation.

Network Software:

Network software requirements for the 64-bit versions of SQL Server 2008 are the same as the requirements for the 32-bit versions.

Supported operating systems have built-in network software. Stand-alone named and default instances support the following network protocols:

• Shared memory
• Named Pipes
• TCP/IP
• VIA

Virtualization:

SQL Server 2008 is supported in virtual machine environments running on the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter editions. The virtual machine must run an operating system supported for the specific SQL Server 2008 edition listed later in this topic.

Internet Software:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 or a later version is required for all installations of SQL Server 2008. Internet Explorer 6 SP1 or a later version is required for Microsoft Management Console (MMC), SQL Server Management Studio, Business Intelligence Development Studio, the Report Designer component of Reporting Services, and HTML Help.

Hard Disk:

Disk space requirements will vary with the SQL Server 2008 components you install.

Drive:

A CD or DVD drive, as appropriate, is required for installation from disc.

Display:

SQL Server 2008 graphical tools require VGA or higher resolution: at least 1,024x768 pixel resolution.

Other Devices:

Pointing device: A Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device is required.