SQL Server overview - Metasys - LIT-12012240 - Server - SQL Server - 11.0

SQL Server Installation and Upgrade Guide
Brand
Metasys
Product name
SQL Server
Document type
Installation Guide
Document number
LIT-12012240
Version
11.0
Revision date
2021-02-05
Product status
Active
Language
English

Metasys software can use the following editions of Microsoft SQL Server software:

Express Versions

  • SQL Server® 2019 Express (64-bit) link
  • SQL Server® 2017 Express with CU17 (64-bit) link
  • SQL Server® 2016 Express with SP2 CU10 (64-bit) link
  • SQL Server® 2014 Express with SP3 CU4 (64-bit) link

Full Versions

  • SQL Server® 2019 (64-bit)
  • SQL Server® 2017 with CU17 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise (64-bit)
  • SQL Server® 2016 with SP2 CU10 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise (64-bit)
  • SQL Server® 2014 with SP3 CU4 (64-bit) Standard or Enterprise (64-bit)

If your computer already has a version of SQL Server software installed that does not match any of these versions, use this document to help you upgrade the software to a supported version. To verify the edition, see Verifying your computer has a supported version of SQL Server software installed. To install SQL Server software through the License Portal, see SQL Installer tool.

Make sure that you match the version of SQL Server software with the correct version of your Microsoft Windows® operating system. For example, if you are using the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, use only a 64-bit version of SQL Server Express software. Also, if you want to upgrade to a 64-bit version of SQL Server from a 32-bit version of SQL Server, you need to replace the 32-bit operating system with a 64-bit version. This is known as an out-of-place upgrade.

Before installing any edition of SQL Server software, make sure you have installed Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5.1 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2. This prerequisite is checked as part of the SQL Server software installation process.

If you must purchase a full edition of SQL software, you need the Microsoft SQL Server software installation media. For the Express editions of SQL Server software that are free, you can access the installation files from the Microsoft SQL Server download website. Direct links are provided in this document.

For the SQL Server Express software editions that we support, the installation also includes a background installation of SQL Server Compact 4.0 software. This software is not known to interfere with the Metasys system, so do not manually uninstall SQL Server Compact 4.0 software.

As part of the installation, the SQL Server Setup performs a system configuration check on your computer and indicates any potential installation problems. You must resolve all issues before continuing with the SQL Server software installation.

If you upgrade to a newer edition of SQL Server Express software, the same settings from the older version of SQL Server software are used, including the reuse of the existing SQL Server administrator (SA) and password, and the selection of Mixed Mode authentication. You cannot change these settings during the upgrade. In addition, the upgrade process prompts you to select the database instance you want to upgrade. Be sure to select the instance that is currently in use by the Metasys software.

If you install an edition of SQL Server Express software that does not include management tools, add the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio after a successful installation of SQL Server software. You can obtain SQL Server Management Studio from the Microsoft SQL Server download website. For details, see Appendix: Installing SQL Server Management Studio.
Note: SQL Server 2014 Management Studio Express is not compatible with SQL Server 2016 Express.
For some SQL Server software installation settings, you may need to consult the customer’s IT department to ensure compliance with its processes. In the absence of your IT department's input, use the settings indicated in this document. However, during the SQL Server installation, you must select Mixed Mode authentication and select BUILTIN\Administrators as a SQL Server administrator. When you specify SQL Server Authentication for the installation, enter a strong system SA password for the Microsoft SQL Server software. Create a Microsoft Corporation password that complies with the following guidelines: contains a combination of eight or more letters, numbers, and symbols.
Note: Metasys does not support the use of the symbols &, <, >, and / as part of the SQL sa user password when used with SQL Authentication.

Your password should be difficult to guess, for example, does not exist in a dictionary, does not match the name of the user or a person, and changes often. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com, or consult with the IT department if you have questions about SA passwords.