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Create a SQL Server Instance

Start the SQL Server Installation Media and select Installation, New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.

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  • Check Perform a new installation of SQL Server.

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  • Check the features to install. At a minimum check Database Engine Services.

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  • Enter a Named Instance.

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  • Set SQL Server Browser to Automatic.

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  • Click Add Current User to give the current Windows account permission to the database.

  • If the database will be accessed across the network enable Mixed Mode.

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  • Click Install to start the setup of the Instance.

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