Microsoft listened to feedback, and the SQL Server 2016 Setup Wizard shows it. Here are the new options I noticed, such as Perform Volume Maintenance Task.
SQL SERVER – Installation Failed With Error – Wait on the Database Engine Recovery Handle Failed
I ran SQL Server setup on a domain controller by mistake, and the Installation Failed at ‘Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle’. Here is what fixed it.
Which SQL Server Edition Do You Need?
Which SQL Server edition do you need? Express, Developer, Standard and Enterprise compared in plain terms, plus the licensing trap where a free Developer Edition quietly ends up running the business.
Building a SQL Server Home Lab That Costs Nothing
Build a SQL Server home lab with free Developer software, sample data, and a repeatable backup and restore routine on your Windows computer.
Rebuilding System Databases With Setup When master Is Lost
Plan rebuilding system databases with Setup when master has no usable backup, then restore logins, jobs, and configuration.
Renaming the Windows Server Under SQL Server: Fixing @@SERVERNAME
After renaming the Windows server, repair SQL Server’s local name with sp_dropserver and sp_addserver, then verify dependent services.
How to Check What SQL Server Licensing You Are Actually Using
Check SQL Server licensing evidence with edition and CPU queries, then reconcile visible processors with host inventory and your agreement.