SQL Server 2014, Part 2 of 9: Installing

Course description

So your company has decided to purchase or upgrade to SQL Server 2014, so now what? This course will cover how to prepare for a SQL Server 2014 installation. It will help you to understand what is involved in upgrading an earlier version of SQL Server to SQL Server 2014. See how to install a default instance of SQL Server 2014 and find out how to configure the server after the installation.

Each LearnNowOnline training course is made up of Modules (typically an hour in length). Within each module there are Topics (typically 15-30 minutes each) and Subtopics (typically 2-5 minutes each). There is a Post Exam for each Module that must be passed with a score of 70% or higher to successfully and fully complete the course.

Prerequisites

The users should have a working knowledge of the Microsoft OS and Server environment but does not require any prior experience with Microsoft SQL Server or with database programming.

Meet the expert

Don Kiely

Don Kiely is a featured instructor on many of our SQL Server and Visual Studio courses. He is a nationally recognized author, instructor, and consultant specializing in Microsoft technologies. Don has many years of teaching experience, is the author or co-author of several programming books, and has spoken at many industry conferences and user groups. In addition, Don is a consultant for a variety of companies that develop distributed applications for public and private organizations.

Video Runtime

103 Minutes

Time to complete

246 Minutes

Course Outline

Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation (19:05)

• Introduction (01:26)
• Requirements (02:05)
• Domain Controller (01:10)
• Other Considerations (01:33)
• Network Software Requirements (00:25)
• Setting Up the Service Accounts (03:47)
• Multiple Instances (02:23)
• Multiple Instance Scenario (02:35)
• Using Named Instances (00:57)
• Instance Components (02:23)
• Summary (00:16)

Upgrading an Earlier Version (19:47)

• Introduction (00:44)
• Considerations (04:41)
• Upgrade Advisor (02:14)
• Demo: Upgrading (02:56)
• Demo: Upgrade Advisor (05:48)
• Demo: Resolving Problems (02:53)
• Summary (00:29)

Installation and Configuration

SQL Server Installation (32:38)

• Introduction (00:38)
• SQL Server 2014 Installation (02:02)
• Demo: Installing SQL Server (03:13)
• Demo: Checking for Updates (04:54)
• Demo: Setup Role (01:12)
• Demo: Feature Selection (03:34)
• Demo: Installation Rules (02:20)
• Demo: Server Configuration (03:59)
• Demo: Database Engine Config (06:00)
• Demo: Error Reporting (02:11)
• Demo: Installing (02:14)
• Summary (00:17)

Configuring the Server (31:58)

• Introduction (00:33)
• SQL Server Configuration (00:38)
• Demo: Configuration Manager (05:28)
• Demo: Server Configuration (02:50)
• Demo: Server Properties (02:09)
• Demo: General Settings (00:44)
• Demo: Memory Page (03:18)
• Demo: Server Processors (03:09)
• Demo: Security (02:59)
• Demo: Connections (04:05)
• Demo: Database Settings (02:29)
• Demo: Advanced Page (02:45)
• Summary (00:45)