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MSSQL Server Installation

Our services are designed to streamline the SQL Server installation process, ensuring a solid foundation for your database environment. From planning to execution, we cover all aspects to ensure a smooth installation experience.

Pre-Installation Planning

System Requirements Review

Before beginning the installation, we:

  • Assess Hardware and Software Requirements: Ensure the server meets SQL Server’s minimum and recommended requirements for processor, memory, storage, and operating system.
  • Check Network Configurations: Verify network settings and requirements, particularly if SQL Server will be accessed over the network.

Edition Selection

Guide clients through selecting the most appropriate SQL Server edition (Express, Standard, Enterprise, etc.) based on:

  • Business Needs: Matching features and capabilities with the client’s operational, performance, and scalability requirements.
  • Budget Considerations: Balancing feature requirements with cost constraints.

SQL Server Installation

Installation Wizard

Utilize the SQL Server Installation Wizard for a guided setup, including:

  • Feature Selection: Choosing the SQL Server components to install, such as the Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Integration Services.
  • Instance Configuration: Deciding between a default or a named instance and configuring instance-specific settings.

Server Configuration

Configure server-level settings, including:

  • Service Accounts: Assigning service accounts and setting permissions for SQL Server services to ensure security and separation of duties.
  • Collation Settings: Selecting the correct collation for the database engine and analysis services to support application-specific requirements and internationalization.

Post-Installation Setup

Connectivity Configuration

Ensure proper network connectivity by:

  • Enabling Protocols: Configuring SQL Server to listen on desired network protocols (TCP/IP, Named Pipes).
  • Firewall Settings: Adjusting firewall rules to allow SQL Server and SQL Browser service access.

Security Configuration

Set up security measures immediately after installation, including:

  • Authentication Mode: Choosing between Windows Authentication mode and SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode (mixed mode).
  • Initial Permissions: Assigning server roles and permissions to users and groups, following the principle of least privilege.

Update and Patch Management

After installation, apply the latest SQL Server updates and patches to:

  • Ensure Security: Address known vulnerabilities with the latest security updates.
  • Improve Stability: Install updates for performance improvements and bug fixes.

Validation and Testing

Connectivity Tests

Perform tests to confirm:

  • Client Connections: Verifying that clients can successfully connect to the SQL Server instance.
  • Network Accessibility: Ensuring the SQL Server instance is accessible over the network as required.

Baseline Performance Monitoring

Establish a performance baseline by monitoring:

  • Resource Utilization: Tracking CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network usage under initial load.
  • Query Performance: Testing standard queries to ensure they run within expected timeframes.
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