Installing the Windows Server 2016 and Microsoft SQL Server 2016
In the Windows new installation scenario, this document uses the Windows Server 2012 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 standard edition as examples to describe the E2E installation processes. You can follow instructions in this document to install the Windows Server 2016 standard edition and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 standard edition.
Compared with Windows Server 2012 R2, the Windows Server 2016 has the following differences:
- The display style of the Start menu is different.
- The display style of windows is different.
Precautions during installation
- You need to prepare the installation package and patch of the Windows Server 2016 standard edition and follow instructions in this document to install it.
- You need to prepare the installation package and patch of the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 standard edition and follow instructions in this document for installation. Due to database version difference, some installation steps are not required for some versions. Skip them during installation.
Basic management tools on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 need to be installed independently. After installing Microsoft SQL Server 2016, you need to follow instructions in https://docs.microsoft.com/zh-cn/sql/ssms/sql-server-management-studio-changelog-ssms?view=sql-server-2017#downloadssdtmediadownloadpng-ssms-174httpsgomicrosoftcomfwlinklinkid864329 to download and install SQL Server Management Studio 17.4.
- Follow instructions in the document to install the eSight.
- Install the OfficeScan 12 antivirus software and set it to ensure that eSight runs properly.
- Follow instructions in the document to start the eSight service and log in to the eSight.
- Follow instructions in the document to apply for an eSight license and load the eSight License.
- Follow instructions in the document to back up the full system of the eSight.