Installing Data Protection for SQL Server on Windows Server Core

If you are protecting Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and later versions in a Windows Server Core environment, you can use the setup wizard to install Data Protection for SQL Server.

Before you begin

Before you install and configure Data Protection for SQL Server, verify that you satisfy the hardware and software requirements.

Procedure

  1. Log on as an administrator.
  2. Install Data Protection for SQL Server by using the setup wizard.
    1. Insert the Data Protection for SQL Server product DVD into your DVD drive.

      If autorun is enabled, the installation dialog starts automatically when the DVD loads. Otherwise, select Start > Run, and at the prompt, specify: x:\setup.exe, where x: is your DVD drive, and click OK.

    2. Follow the installation instructions that are displayed on the screen.
    3. Click Finish. If prompted, restart your system.

What to do next

You can complete an unattended installation of Data Protection for SQL Server on Windows Server Core.