Dell Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Quick Start Manual

Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005

(OEM Version)

Setup and Installation

Guide

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October 2005

This document provides setup and general information for this OEM
version of Microsoft

NOTE: This version of SQL Server 2005 is intended for use only on the Dell

platforms listed in "System Requirements."

®

SQL Server™ 2005.

This document covers the following topics:

• System Requirements

• Installing SQL Server 2005

• Uninstalling SQL Server 2005

• Getting Help

System Requirements

This OEM version of SQL Server 2005 is intended for use only on the
following Dell PowerEdge™ platforms:

• 830

• 1800

• 2850

• 2800

Table 1-1 lists the OEM versions of SQL Server 2005 software and the
supported operating systems.

Table 1-1. Supported Software

SQL Server Software Operating System

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Standard and Workgroup
Edition (32-bit)

Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Standard Edition (64-bit
Extended)

Microsoft Windows Server
Edition with Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows
Edition

Setup and Installation Guide 3

™ 2003 Standard

®

Server 2003 Standard x64