After completing SQL Server 7 Admin: Installing the Server the user should be able to:

	Install the SQL Server 7.0 prerequisites
	Install the SQL Server 7.0 Database Server component
	Choose an appropriate character set Unicode collation sequence and sort order
	Install network libraries and protocols
	Install the SQL Server 7.0 services and the appropriate startup options
	Install and configure the SQL Server 7.0 client software on client machines

Installation Prerequisites

	Installation overview
	System requirements
	Installing SQL Server 7.0 Main Setup Screen
	Installing prerequisite components

Installing Components

	Installing the Database Server component
	Database Server component levels
	Using the Database Server Setup wizard
	Installing OLAP and English Query

Choosing Database Options

	Choosing a character set
	Choosing the appropriate sort order
	Choosing the Unicode collation sequence

Installing Network Libraries & Protocols

	Choosing Net-Libraries
	Named pipes
	TCP/IP sockets
	Multi-protocol
	NWLink IPX/SPX
	AppleTalk ADSP
	Banyan VINES
	The Shared Memory Net-Library
	Network library overview

Installing Services and Clients

	Installing services
	Completing server installation
	Installing and configuring SQL Server clients

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice the skills needed to install SQL Server 7.0
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills even if they don't have access to SQL Server 7.0
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Courses on Relational Database Management Systems or equivalent experience
	Courses on Windows NT administration or equivalent experience
	Courses on Database Concepts or equivalent experience
	Courses on SQL or equivalent experience
	SQL Server 7 Admin: Security Strategy (LA7C01)
	SQL Server 7 Admin: System Requirements (LA7C02)
	SQL Server 7 Admin: Migration Planning (LA7C03)
	SQL Server 7 Admin: Replication Plans (LA7C04)

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