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Part I: Laying the Foundations
The Installation Process
As in previous versions, you can install SQL Server 2012 services with a graphical user
interface: the Installation Center. Unattended and automated deployments are also possible
using the Command Line and PowerShell.You can install all the SQL Server 2012 services by following the installation wizards
launched from the Installation Center. Some of the services and features that can be
installed using Installation Center include Database Services, Integration Services (SSIS),
Analysis Services (SSAS), Reporting Services (SSRS), Master Data Services (MDS), and
Data Quality Services (DQS). Additionally, management and development tools such as
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Data Tools (formerly BIDS) can be
installed through Installation Center. Additional settings and confi gurations may be neces-
sary after the core installation process completes.The scope of this chapter includes the installation process of a SQL Server 2012 standalone
Database Engine instance.SQL Server 2012 Installation Center
The Installation Center provides a graphical user interface that groups common installation
tasks and resources in seven logical sections:■ (^) Planning
■ (^) Installation
■ (^) Maintenance
■ (^) Tools
■ (^) Resources
■ (^) Advanced
■ (^) Options
To launch the Installation Center, locate and execute the Setup.exe application in your
installation media. Figure 3-1 shows the Installation Center.
The initial section of the Installation Center is the Planning section. The Planning section
provides shortcuts to important documentation, links, and applications that facilitate a
successful SQL Server installation, upgrade, or migration.
The installation section provides shortcuts to launch the following installation wizards:
■ (^) New SQL Server standalone installation or add features to an existing installation.
■ (^) New SQL Server failover cluster installation.
■ (^) Add a node to a SQL Server failover cluster.
■ (^) Upgrade from SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008 R2.
■ (^) Search for product updates.
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