Master SCCM Setup: Install SQL Server 2016 SP2 & SSMS

Install SQL Server 2016 SP2 & SSMS for SCCM 1802 setup. Follow our guide for seamless installation and optimal configuration.

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Summary

👋 Hi everyone, this is Jason from Technic Solutions. In this guide, we'll walk through the installation of SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). These are crucial components needed for SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) current branch 1802 setup.

Highlights

📥 Download the ISO file for SQL Server 2016 and SSMS separately as they are no longer bundled together.
🔗 Ensure you have all necessary files and check the Microsoft documentation for supported versions.
🔧 Configure your server to use the ISO file via the virtual machine settings.

Key Insights

💡 During setup, the installation wizard will guide you through essential steps such as hardware and software requirements, security documentation, and more.
🔑 Choose the evaluation version unless you have a product key. Note that developer and express versions are not supported by SCCM current branch primary site.
⚠️ Be aware of potential warnings regarding Microsoft.Net application security and Windows Firewall settings.
📋 Feature selection is critical. Opt for database engine services, full-text, analysis, and reporting services to fulfill future requirements.
🛠️ The default instance is named MS SQL Server. It's recommended to keep it to avoid complications with dynamic ports.
🔐 In server configuration, set the startup type to automatic and use Windows authentication mode for database configuration.
🧩 Add necessary user accounts for analysis and reporting services configurations.

Installation Process

🚀 Initiate the SQL Server installation and wait for it to complete successfully.
📂 Copy and install SQL Server Management Studio to manage your SQL Server instance.
🔄 Restart the server after installation and connect to your SQL Server instance using SSMS.

Post-Installation Configuration

🖥️ After launching SSMS, connect to the SQL Server instance using Windows authentication.
🧰 Configure server properties such as memory settings to ensure optimal performance.

Conclusion

🎉 Congratulations! You've successfully installed SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 and SQL Server Management Studio. This setup is now ready to support your SCCM environment. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Technic Solutions for more insightful content. See you in the next video!