Installation How-to Topics

Use the following topics to install SQL Server 2012.

In This Section

Topic	Description
Install SQL Server 2012 from the Installation Wizard (Setup)	Procedural topic for a typical SQL Server installation by using the Installation Wizard.
Install SQL Server 2012 from the Command Prompt	Procedural topic that provides sample syntax and installation parameters for running unattended Setup.
Install SQL Server 2012 Using a Configuration File	Procedural topic that provides sample syntax and installation parameters for running Setup through a configuration file.
Install PowerPivot for SharePoint	Procedural topic that provides links to additional procedures for installing PowerPivot for SharePoint in different SharePoint server configurations.
Add Features to an Instance of SQL Server 2012 (Setup)	Procedural topic for updating components of an existing instance of SQL Server 2012.
Repair a SQL Server 2012 Installation	Procedural topic for repairing a corrupt SQL Server 2012 installation.
Rename a Computer that Hosts a Stand-Alone Instance of SQL Server	Procedural topic for updating system metadata that is stored in sys.servers.
View and Read SQL Server Setup Log Files	Procedural topic for checking errors in setup log files.
Uninstall an Existing Instance of SQL Server (Setup)	Procedural topic for manually uninstalling a stand-alone instance of SQL Server.
Upgrade How-to Topics	Procedural topics for upgrading a SQL Server stand-alone or cluster instance.