Prerequisites for SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server setup requires the following prerequisites to be installed:

  • Windows Installer 4.5
  • Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1
  • Powershell v2.0 (For XP & 2003 operating systems)

    The Windows Installer 4.5 and .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 can be installed independently, or they can be installed by the SQL Server 2008 installer.

    It is advisable that you refer to Microsoft SQL user guide for the version of SQL you are installing.