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What version of SQL does SharePoint 2013 support?

by Rhyley Bryan

What version of SQL does SharePoint 2013 support?

SQL Server 2008 R2
SharePoint 2013 supports several versions of SQL Server: SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SQL Server 2012, or SQL Server 2014 64-bit versions.

How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2014?

Steps to Install Microsoft SQL Server Express 2014

  1. Step 1: Click on the downloaded file and Run the file.
  2. Step 2: Accept the license terms and click Next.
  3. Step 3: On the Feature Selection screen, keep the defaults.
  4. Step 4: On instance configuration screen, select “Named Instance” and name the database you want and click.

How do I install and configure Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013?

On the SharePoint Server 2013 Start page, click Install SharePoint Server. On the Enter Your Product Key page, enter your product key, and then click Continue. On the Read the Microsoft Software License Terms page, review the terms, select the I accept the terms of this agreement check box, and then click Continue.

How do I change SQL Server to SharePoint 2013?

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that you use a user account that’s a member of the following:
  2. Start the SQL Server Client Network Utility (cliconfg.exe).
  3. On the General tab, verify that TCP/IP is enabled.
  4. On the Alias tab, click Add.
  5. In the Server alias box, enter the name of the new SQL Server alias.

What are the prerequisites for SharePoint 2013?

The Microsoft SharePoint Products Preparation Tool installs the following prerequisites for a single server with built-in database:

  • Web Server (IIS) role.
  • Application Server role.
  • Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.
  • SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Native Client.
  • Microsoft WCF Data Services 5.0.

Is SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition free?

Microsoft has announced that the SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition will available for free to Visual Studio Dev Essentials members.

How do I start SQL Server 2014 after installing?

Take the following steps to access the SQL Server Configuration Manager via Computer Manager:

  1. Click the Windows key + R to open the Run window.
  2. Type compmgmt. msc in the Open: box.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Expand Services and Applications.
  5. Expand SQL Server Configuration Manager.

How do I create a farm in SharePoint 2013?

Install SharePoint 2013 in a new environment

  1. Run the Microsoft SharePoint Products Preparation Tool to install all required software.
  2. Run Setup to install the product.
  3. Install all language packs that you want in your environment. Note.
  4. Run the SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard to configure your server or servers.

How do I move SharePoint from one server to another?

Using the SharePoint Migration tool

  1. Start SPMT, and then enter your Microsoft 365 username and password.
  2. Select Start your first migration.
  3. Select SharePoint Server.
  4. Enter the SharePoint Server site URL where your content is located, and then select Next.

What is Configuration database in SharePoint 2013?

The SharePoint config database is used by central administration to help manage all of your web applications, site collections, service applications, what’s server and services are on the farm etc. The content databases are used to store the content from any web application you create such as site, documents,etc.

How to install SharePoint 2013 on SQL Server?

Click Install Now. When Setup finishes, a dialog prompts you to complete the configuration of your server. Ensure that the Run the SharePoint Products and Technologies Configuration Wizard now check box is selected. Click Close to start the configuration wizard.

What kind of database is SharePoint Server 2013?

For more information, see Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint Server 2016. The SharePoint Server 2013 application is built on the SQL Server database engine. Most content and settings in SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), SQL Server 2012, and SQL Server 2014 are stored in relational databases.

What are the requirements for SharePoint Foundation 2013?

SharePoint Foundation 2013 does not support BI features, which require SharePoint Server 2013. The minimum requirements for a database server in SharePoint Server 2013 are SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or SQL Server 2012, or SQL Server 2014 64-bit versions.

When to install SharePoint Foundation on SQL Server?

This configuration is also useful if you want to configure a farm to meet your needs first, and then add servers to the farm at a later stage. The steps in this article apply to SharePoint Foundation 2013 and SharePoint Server 2013.