Table of contents
1. Introduction to SQL Server 2005... 4
1.1. SQL Server 2005 versions and components... 4
1.1.1 Using SQL Server 2005.6 on Internet Server
1.1.2 Using SQL Server 2005.6 in client/server applications
1.2. Hardware and software requirements for installing SQL Server 2005... 8
1.2.1 Monitor... 8
1.2.2 Pointing device... 8
1.2.3 CD or DVD drive... 8
1.2.4 Cluster hardware requirements... 9
1.2.5 Network software requirements... 9
1.2.6 Internet Requirements... 9
1.2.7 Software requirements... 10
1.2.8 Cross-language support... 11
1.2.9 Virtual operating system support... 12
1.2.10 Hardware Requirements (32-bit)... 12
1.2.11 Hard disk space requirements (32-bit and 64-bit)... 13
1.2.12 Operating system requirements (32-bit)... 14
1.2.13 Supported clients (32-bit)... 17
1.2.14 Hardware Requirements (64-bit)... 17
1.2.15 Operating System Requirements (64-bit)... 18
1.2.16 Supported clients (64-bit)... 21
1.3. SQL Server 2005 security configuration... 21
1.3.1 Enhance physical security... 22
1.3.2 Using a firewall... 22
1.3.3 Isolation service... 22
1.3.4 Create a service account with minimum privileges... 23
1.3.5 Disabling NetBIOS and Server Message Blocks... 23
2. SQL Server 2005 version comparison... 24
3. SQL Server 2005 main indicator parameters... 41
3.1. SQL Server 2005 maximum capacity specifications... 41
3.2. Maximum number of processors supported by each version of SQL Server 2005... 45
3.3. Memory supported by each version of SQL Server 2005... 45
4. SQL Server2005 installation steps... 46
5. SQL Server 2005 installation process... 50
