During the installation of SQL Server, you are provided with the immediate information that you need to complete the operation.

The installation media also includes SQL Server Books Online which provides more details about SQL Server Setup.

You can view documentation in SQL Server Books Online by choosing one of the following options:

• Install SQL Server Books Online from the installation media.
  
• Download SQL Server Books Online from the Download Center.
  
• View the latest documentation in SQL Server Books Online.
  

Whether you use the SQL Server Installation Wizard or the command prompt to install SQL Server, you may want to prepare by reading the following sections:

• Planning a SQL Server Installation.
  Describes how to prepare for a SQL Server installation.
  
• Installing or Upgrading a SQL Server installation.
  Describes the installation or upgrade options for SQL Server.
  
• Configuring a SQL Server Installation.
  Describes how to configure a SQL Server installation.
  

If you are installing a SQL Server failover cluster, review the following:

• Getting Started with SQL server Failover Clustering.
  
• Before Installing Failover Clustering.