To begin the custom installation process for SQL Server, you first need to download the appropriate installer. According to the provided reference regarding a "MICROSOFT SQL SERVER CUSTOM INSTALLATION", the initial steps involve locating and starting the download for the Developer edition.
Here are the initial steps to download and start the installation as outlined in the reference:
- Search for the Installer: Begin by searching online for "download sql server".
- Locate the Official Download: Click on the first link that appears in the search results, which should lead to the official Microsoft SQL Server download page.
- Select Developer Edition: On the download page, navigate to the section for the "developer" edition.
- Download the Installer: Click on the "download now" button for the Developer edition.
- Start Installation: Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and start the installation.
Starting the installation file downloaded through these steps initiates the setup wizard, which will then guide you through the various options available for a custom installation of SQL Server.
