Installation How-to Topics

Use the following topics to install SQL Server 2008.

In This Section

Topic	Description
How to: Install SQL Server 2008 R2 (Setup)	Procedural topic for a typical SQL Server installation by using the Installation Wizard.
How to: Install SQL Server 2008 R2 from the Command Prompt	Procedural topic that provides sample syntax and installation parameters for running unattended Setup.
How to: Install SQL Server 2008 R2 Using a Configuration File	Procedural topic that provides sample syntax and installation parameters for running Setup through a configuration file.
How to: Install SQL Server PowerPivot for SharePoint	Procedural topic that provides links to additional procedures for installing PowerPivot for SharePoint in different SharePoint server configurations.
How to: Add Features to an Instance of SQL Server 2008 R2 (Setup)	Procedural topic for updating components of an existing instance of SQL Server 2008.
How to: Repair a Failed SQL Server 2008 R2 Installation	Procedural topic for repairing a corrupt SQL Server 2008 installation.
How to: Rename a Computer that Hosts a Stand-Alone Instance of SQL Server	Procedural topic for updating system metadata that is stored in sys.servers.
How to: View and Read SQL Server Setup Log Files	Procedural topic for checking errors in setup log files.
How to: Uninstall an Existing Instance of SQL Server (Setup)	Procedural topic for manually uninstalling a stand-alone instance of SQL Server.
Upgrade How-to Topics	Procedural topics for upgrading a SQL Server stand-alone or cluster instance.