Install and Uninstall

Learn how to install Azure Data Studio on Windows and see a few features to get you started with managing SQL Server.

In this article learn how to quickly download and install SSMS 18.6.

In this article we walk through the steps to upgrade or downgrade the edition of SQL Server for existing installation.

In this article we look at a fix that can help when getting errors during uninstallation of SQL Server on a machine.

Learn how to correct a .NET Framework 3.5 error when installing an older version of SQL Server 2012 or 2014 on a newer version of Windows Server 2016 or 2019.

In this article we walk through the screens and options you will see when installing SQL Server to give you an idea of what to expect before starting the installation process.

In this article we cover how to install and configure Visual Studio to be used to manage components for SSIS, SSRS and SSAS.

In this tip we look at how to get R services up and running with SQL Server and run a simple script to test the installation.

Learn how to build a SQL Server Configuration file from the Installation Center and then use this configuration file for subsequent installations.

In this article we look at the steps you can follow to create a secure and locked down instance of SQL Server to only be used by the intended application on the same machine.

In this tip we look at what causes SQL Server Installation error 1639 and how to fix.

In this tip I will expose a few points about why SQL Server should be installed by a specialist.

Learn how to fix the SQL Server Installation issue Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed with the Single User Mode Login Option.

In this tip we cover how to fix the SQL Server error Wait on the Database Engine Recovery Handle Failed without having to uninstall and reinstall SQL Server.

I was installing a SQL Server 2014 standalone instance and I got this error: The following error has occurred: Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed. Check the SQL Server error log for potential causes.. Read this tip to learn how I resolv

Learn how to correct the SQL Server Setup Error - There was an error generating the XML document. Error code 0x84B10001.

Learn how to uninstall stubborn SQL Server components from your system.

I installed SQL Server 2014, but now the SSDT application used to develop BI solutions in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is missing. In this tip we cover how to instal

I have a stand-alone instances of SQL Server Analysis Service (SSAS) and SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS) running in my environment. How can I find what the version and edition of each package as well as the Service Pack installed? Check out this tip