SQL Server 2012 Installation



Steps to follow the SQL Server 2012 Configuration


  • Log onto the desktop of the server which you want to Install SQL 2012.
  • Copy over the setup files locally in a Temp folder (Create a Temp folder)
  • Run Setup (Run as administrator) this guide details setup process.

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Once the SQL Server Installation Center launches choose the Installation tab (second from the right).
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Click installation from the left pane and select “New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation”.
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In the “Setup Support Rules” Click "OK" button when you have failed 0. Otherwise fix the issue and click the "Re-run" button.
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Press the “Next” button.
Select the “I accept the license terms” and click “Next” button.C:\Users\madupo\Desktop\2012 sql inst img\8.png
Press the “Next” button.
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Press the “Install” button to proceed
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Press the “Next” button if the Failed count is 0.
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Press the “Next” button.


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Check the option then press the “Next” button
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Press the “Next” button if the failed count is 0.
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Select the Default Instance and press “Next”
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It will not allow if you do not have sufficient space in the disc. Press the “Next” button.
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Add SQL Server Agent and SQL Server Database Engine Account Names from Secret Server and add the Passwords 
Use Mixed Mode and save the password Click on Add current user”. Press “Next” 



change the “Data Directories” and Press Next 


Click on Next
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Press the “Next” button, if the failure count is 0.
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Here, you can find the list of "SQL Server 2012" features that will be installed. If you would have missed enabling any features, click the “Back” button and enable. Otherwise, press the “Install” button to proceed.


You can see the installation progress. Press the “Cancel” button, if you want to stop the installation.
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After the successful installation, your screen should look like below:


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Succeeded.!!. I hope the steps are very clear and precise to the requirement for you. If you find any difficulties, please do let me know in the comment section. Thanks for reading!


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