# Part 1 - Installing MS-SQL Server

1. The First Stage is to aquire Microsoft SQL 2000 Server, a few notes on this, the Demo version from Microsoft lasts 120 Days and runs on Windows 2000, XP and all Server version. Developers Edition runs on Windows XP also but the Enterprise Version requires a SERVER O/S Such as Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, it will not install or run on Windows XP (Any Version).

2. Upon Running the Installer (we are using Demo Version for this guide), you are presented with the foollowing Screen:

3. You need to Press SQL Server 2000 Componets and another screen will present itself:

You will choose "Install Database Server"

4. The next Screen will have your computer name in and a choice of LOCAL or Remote - you will be picking Local.

5. It will now ask you what parts you wish to Install, as you require the Enterprise manager to change verious thing, choose Middle Option:

6. After Clicking NEXT, the next screen is asking what type of AUTH you require your server to run it - it is VERY IMPORTANT you choose this correctly otherwise your server will have a few problems running:

Type in the SA Password in the Boxes provided, make sure you remeber this, not too easy to guess at (such as password for example) and NEVER choose a Blank Password.

This Concludes the Install of MSSQL Onto your computer, reset if required to start the SQL Service and now go to next Stage of Guide.