Installing SQL Server 2022 with named instance

Please contact your IT Help Desk to get the SQL Server 2022 Setup application.

Use the following procedure to install SQL Server 2022 with named instance:

  1. Select the SQL Server setup application and run in administrator mode.

  2. Select Basic for the installation type.

    the Installation Types dialog

  3. Select Accept to agree to the license terms.

    location of the Accept option

  4. Select Browse if you want to change the location of the installation path, and then click Install.

    location of the Browse and Install options

  5. Click Customize when the installation has completed.

    locaiton of the Customize option

  6. Click Next.

    location of Next option

  7. Select Perform a new installation of SQL Server 2022 and click Next.

    location of Perform a new installation of SQL Server 2022

  8. Make the following selections from the main menu:

    1. Feature Selection. Select Database Engine Services, and any other features you require for this instance.

      location of Data Engine Services option

    2. Instance Configuration. Select Named instance and provide a unique, descriptive name for the new instance. For example, SQLSERVER2022_DEV. This name will be used to connect to the instance.

      This Instance ID is automatically generated based on the instance name.

      location of Named Instance option

    3. Database Engine Configuration. Select Mixed Mode and specify the SQL Server administrator username and password. Click Next.

      location of Mixed Mode option

  9. Click Install to install the application.

    location of Install option

  10. Click Close when the installation has completed.

    location of Close option