If you have successfully completed the initialization of the SQL Server Developer Edition installation, you can proceed with the rest of the installation process by following these steps:
- Run the SQL Server setup program: Double-click on the installation file that you downloaded to launch the SQL Server setup program.
- Choose the installation type: Select the "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation" option from the SQL Server Installation Center.
- Accept the license terms: Read and accept the license terms for SQL Server Developer Edition.
- Choose the features to install: Select the SQL Server features that you want to install, such as Database Engine Services, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Integration Services, and others.
- Configure the instance: Specify the name of the SQL Server instance, and configure other instance-specific settings such as the default collation, instance ID, and file locations.
- Set authentication mode: Choose the authentication mode for your SQL Server instance, either Windows Authentication or Mixed Mode (which allows for both Windows Authentication and SQL Server Authentication).
- Specify the administrators: Add any administrators who should have administrative access to the SQL Server instance.
- Complete the installation: Review the summary page to ensure that the installation settings are correct, and then click the "Install" button to complete the installation.
- Verify the installation: Once the installation is complete, verify that SQL Server Developer Edition is running correctly by opening SQL Server Management Studio and connecting to the newly installed SQL Server instance.
If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the SQL Server Developer Edition installation documentation or reach out to Microsoft support for assistance.