Install SQL Server 2005 on Windows 7

Installing SQL Server 2005 on Windows 7 is not a simple task, due in large part to the enhanced security features like UAC in Windows 7.

The documented installation routine for SQL Server 2005 will fail with warnings about Known Compatibility Issues, Optional Feature Requirements, IIS Feature Requirements, “Some components of this edition of SQL Server are not supported on this operating system” and worst of all “The SQL Service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files and Starting SQL Server Manually”. Your documented installation routine is unlikely to start the MSSQLSERVER service and instead leave an untidy trail of destruction before abruptly finishing.

This guide is a structured walk though that tells you in easy steps how to install a fully operational Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Standard or Developer Edition) on Windows 7, including Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. It assumes you have the full installation media and an operational internet connection.

It goes through in detail how you will need to:

- Install and configure sqlncli.msi.

- Take into account specific error codes, warning codes and services.

- Install and configure SQL Server 2005 service packs (SP).

- Stop and restart certain key SQL Server 2005 services.

- Configure SQL Server 2005 to use mixed mode authentication.

- Configure administrator accounts for SQL Server 2005 using the dedicated, (UAC compatible) Surface Area Configuration tool.

This professionally written PDF guide is 17 (printable) pages long and includes over 30 individual screen-shots of the installation and configuration procedure. It is a tried, tested and trusted solution for installing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Windows 7.

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