Install SQL Server 7.0 or 2000
Insert the Microsoft SQL Server compact disc into the appropriate drive.
Run the SQL Server Setup program and follow the online instructions.
The setup wizard walks you through the steps necessary to install SQL Server, but you must observe the following requirements:
On the Setup Type page, click Typical.
On the Services Accounts page, use a domain user account (if connected to a network).
When installing SQL Server 2000, specify mixed authentication.
Important
- If you install SQL Server 7.0, you must install SQL Service Pack 2 (SP2). You can check to see whether you have SP2 installed by using the Query Analyzer. For more information, see Check for SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack 2. For more information about installing SQL SP2, see Install SQL Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 7.0.