Overview of Installing SQL Server 2000
Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Setup creates a new installation of SQL Server 2000 or upgrades an earlier version. Before installing or upgrading to SQL Server 2000 it is recommended that you review the following topics.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Preparing to Install SQL Server 2000 | Lists steps to take before running SQL Server 2000 Setup |
| SQL Server 2000: Editions and Components | Presents an overview of the editions of SQL Server 2000, installation options, and components |
| Upgrading an Existing Installation of SQL Server | Outlines options for upgrading to SQL Server 2000 from an earlier version |
For more information, see related topics in the table below.
| To install | See |
|---|---|
| SQL Server 2000 (typical installation of the relational database engine, client tools, and client connectivity components) | How to install SQL Server 2000 (Setup) |
| SQL Server 2000 client tools only (includes management tools and client connectivity components, no server required) |
How to install client tools only (Setup) |
| SQL Server 2000 connectivity only (installs only the client connectivity components, no other options) |
How to install connectivity only (Setup) |
| A named instance or multiple instances of SQL Server 2000 | How to install a named instance of SQL Server 2000 (Setup) |
| A SQL Server 2000 virtual server for failover clustering | Before Installing Failover Clustering |
| Analysis Services | Installing Analysis Services |
| English Query | Installing English Query |