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Numerous research projects and e-commerce applications rely on databases, and SQL Server provides the database infrastructure. Developers can use the Enterprise Manager in SQL Server to edit tables, diagrams, views, stored procedures, indexes, and user-defined functions. To utilize the XML features, you should install SQLXML 3.0 and the SQL Server 2000 Web Services Toolkit.

System Requirements

• PC with a Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor
• Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later
• 64 MB of RAM minimum
• 250 MB of available hard-disk space minimum

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend closing all open applications and windows and disabling background applications before installing any of the software.

The Developer Edition can be installed on the Professional and Server editions of Window NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. We recommend that you install the latest Windows Service Pack before proceeding.

1. Insert the SQL Server 2000 disc into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click SETUP.BAT in the CD-ROM directory, \ENGLISH\DEVELOPER. The Welcome page for the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Installation Wizard appears. Click Next.
2. The Computer Name page appears with Local Computer selected. Click Next.
3. The Installation Selection page appears with Create A New Instance Of SQL Server, Or Install Client Tools selected. Click Next.
4. The User Information page appears. Type your name in the Name text box (if it does not already appear there), and then click Next.
5. The Software License Agreement page appears for Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Click the Yes button.
6. The Installation Definition page appears with Server And Client Tools selected. Click Next.
7. The Instance Name page appears with the Default check box selected. Click Next.
8. The Setup Type page appears with Typical selected. Click Next.
9. The Services Accounts dialog box appears with Use The Same Account For Each Service. Auto Start SQL Server Service. selected. Use a Domain User Account is also selected. Under Service Settings, select Use the Local System account, instead of Use a Domain User Account. Click Next.
10. The Authentication Mode page appears with Windows Authentication Mode selected. Click Next.
11. The Start Copying Files page appears. Click Next.
12. The SQL Server 2000 Setup program will start installing SQL Server 2000 beginning with the MDAC. When the SQL Server 2000 Setup program is complete, the Setup Complete page will appear. Click the Finish button.
13. After installation, restart your computer.

    SERVICE PACK: We recommend that you install the latest service pack for SQL Server. Obtain the SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 2 from the Site Administrator.