This document provides an overview of Module 1 which introduces SQL Server 2008 R2 and its toolset. It covers the SQL Server platform architecture, components, instances, and editions. It also discusses tools for working with SQL Server like SQL Server Management Studio, Business Intelligence Development Studio, and Books Online. Finally, it reviews configuring SQL Server services, network ports, server aliases, and tools like SQL Server Profiler. The module includes exercises and a lab scenario to configure a new SQL Server instance for a separate company using an existing server.