To make it possible for you and other students to study databases and SQL, Microsoft made available a trial version of Microsoft SQL Server 2008. This full version is available from the Microsoft web site. To get the trial edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, go to the Microsoft web site, do a search on "trial software", and follow the links to locate the trial edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (this is a very big file: 3GB).
You can download from any computer that has enough space and can allow you to create a DVD.
If you are downloading, the file will be saved in your computer. When the download is over, you must create an image. After creating the DVD image, you can insert the DVD in the drive.
Practical Learning: Installing MS SQL Server
1.Start the computer. Using an account with administrative rights, log in, providing a username and a password
2.Insert the DVD in the drive. The installation will start. You may get a message that the .NET Framework needs to be installed. On that message, click OK. You will be prompted to start the installation:
