# SQL Server Installation

This topic provides the instructions that need to be followed by the individual responsible for the administration of SQL Server when installing SQL Server or SQL Server Express.

When installing SQL Server or SQL Server Express:

- Perform a Custom installation.

- If warned, Configure the Windows Firewall to allow SQL Server remote access.

- Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search must be selected.

- SQL Server Browser service Startup Type must be changed to Automatic.

- Select Mixed Mode (SQL Server authentication and Windows authentication).

After installing SQL Server or SQL Server Express, perform the following steps to enable remote access:

1. Open SQL Server <Year> Configuration Manager.

2. Select SQL Server Network Configuration.

3. Open Protocols for <Instance Name>.

4. Set TCP/IP to Enabled.

5. Open TCP/IP.

6. Select IP Addresses.

7. Under IPALL, set TCP Port to 1433.

8. Select SQL Server Services.

9. Restart SQL Server (<Instance Name>).