Downloading sql server 2005

Hi!
I am a beginner who downloaded Microsoft SQL server 2005 (for reporting services) to my Windows XP Professional (32-bit systems), but it asks me to install the service packs as well...

Its confusing to know which ones... So Windows XP Service Pack 2 is already installed.
I could not find Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 for my version though.
Downloaded Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, which requires Windows Server 2003 as well... true?

Do I also need Asp.net and IIS?
I would be very grateful for some help... to clarify which components needed.

With your setup you need to:

1. Install IIS and .net 2.0

2. Install SQL Server 2005 Developer or Standard edition. The Developer edition has all features of the Enterprise edition and can run on Windows XP.

Download Windows server

Hi!
I am confused ...downloaded Microsoft SQL server 2005 (for reporting services) to my Windows 2002 (32-bit systems), but it asks me to install the service packs as well...

So Windows XP Service Pack 2 is already installed.
And I need to download Windows server 2000 or 2003 R2, but where could I find a free trial version?

Do I also need Asp.net and IIS?
I would be very grateful for some help... to clarify which components needed.

Since you're wanting RS, you'll need to install SQL Server Express with Advanced Services. Here's the link:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/compare/default.aspx

This product is supported on XP SP2, so you won't need to do any OS upgrades.

Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)

|||Thank you so much!
I get the following answer though "Your OS does nor support the Service Pack required for this SQL server release."

So my OS is 2002...
How do I check which SP required?
I did not find any .net Framework 2.0 SP.|||I managed to download SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced

Services SP1, and noticed Reporting services are available but how about "Analysis services" ?
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Analysis Services does not ship with any of the Express SKUs. It is part of the other SKUs (Enterprise, Standard, etc). If you want to play around with it, you can download the evaluation version found here:

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/downloads/trial-software.mspx

Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)

Domain Name

Hi All,
I am in the process of installing SQL Server 2005. Under Service Account I am selecting the domain user account option. It asks for the username, password and the domain name. How can I find out what the domain name is?
Thanks.I am in the process of installing SQL Server 2005. Under Service Account I am selecting the domain user account option. It asks for the username, password and the domain name. How can I find out what the domain name is?
Find My Computer on the start menu, choose properties, and look at the Computer Name tab. If You are not in a domian but workgroup, you should keep the domain field empty.

Btw, you are not planning to let the SQL Server Service run as an administrator account do you? That is really NOT a good idea.