Installing Prerequisites

SQL Server Setup

In order for Microsoft SQL Server to install successfully, the following software components are required on the installation computer. They will be installed by SQL Server Setup:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework Version  2.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server Native Client
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup Support Files
Note:
These components are not removed if Setup fails or is cancelled. To remove them, use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.

See Also