SQL Server 2012 has different editions including Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise editions. It requires minimum software like .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.0, Windows PowerShell 2.0, and Internet Explorer 7. The hardware requirements are a minimum of 6GB hard disk space, 800x600 screen resolution, 1GB RAM for most editions, and a 1.0GHz processor or higher. The document proceeds to outline the steps to install SQL Server 2012.

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SQL Server Installation
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2. Contents
1- SQL Server 2012 Edition
2- Software Requirements for Installing SQL
Server 2012
3- Hardware Requirements for Installing SQL
Server 2012
4- Installing SQL Server 2012
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3. 1- SQL Server 2012 Edition
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4. SQL Server Editions
Express Edition: is free can download on
http://msdn.microsoft.com/express.
Workgroup Edition: This edition supports up to two
processors and a maximum of 2GB of RAM.
Standard Edition: It also supports up to four processors and
includes. Provides a 32-bit version and 64-bit support for
both x64- and Itanium-based systems
Enterprise Edition: Standard Edition+more
Developer Edition: It includes all the functionality of
Enterprise Edition, but is licensed only for use in
development, testing, and demonstration.
Compact Edition: A slim version use on Pocket PCs, smart
phones, tablet PCs, and desktop PCs.
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5. 2- Software Requirements for
Installing SQL Server 2012
.NET 3.5 SP1 is a requirement for SQL Server 2012 when you select Database
Engine, Reporting Services, Master Data Services, Data Quality Services,
Replication, or SQL Server Management Studio, and it is no longer installed by SQL
Server Setup.
.NET 4.0 is a requirement for SQL Server 2012. SQL Server installs .NET 4.0 during
the feature installation step.
Windows PowerShell 2.0
Internet Explorer 7 or a later version.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506.aspx
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6. 3- Requirements for Installing SQL
Server 2012
SQL Server 2012 requires a minimum of 6 GB of available hard-disk space.
SQL Server 2012 requires Super-VGA (800x600) or higher resolution monitor.
Minimum Memory: Express Editions: 512 MB, All other editions: 1 GB
Recommended: Express Editions: 1 GB, All other editions: At least 4 GB.
Minimum Processor Speed: x86 Processor: 1.0 GHz OR x64 Processor: 1.4 GHz
Processor Type: x64 Processor: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon with
Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium IV with EM64T support
x86 Processor: Pentium III-compatible processor or faster
Recommended: 2.0 GHz or faster
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