Walkthrough Installing the AdventureWorks Database 2012

Here's a walkthrough article on installing the AdventureWorks database for SQL Server 2012:

Installing the AdventureWorks Database 2012: A Step-by-Step Guide

The AdventureWorks database is a sample database that comes with Microsoft SQL Server, designed to help users learn and demonstrate various aspects of relational databases and business intelligence (BI) technologies. In this article, we will walk through the steps required to install the AdventureWorks database on SQL Server 2012.

Before You Begin

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the following services running:

* Full-text Filter Daemon Launcher Service

* FILESTREAM services enabled on your SQL Server 2008 server (see notes above)

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Download the msi installer for SQL Server 2008 AdventureWorks databases from CodePlex.

2. Run the msi installer and click through the intro and license screens.

3. Select the database server and click Next to complete the installation.

4. If you did not turn on the restore database options during the install, you will need to attach the database manually after the installation is complete.

5. Repeat steps 1-6 to install the DW BI and/or LT databases (optional).

6. If prompted, select the option to automatically restore the databases.

Additional Notes

* The AdventureWorks LT (Light) database is a highly simplified and smaller sample database, ideal for those new to relational database technology.

* The AdventureWorks DW database contains a year of data in a star schema, with multiple fact and dimension tables. This database is useful for demo scenarios, including Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Product Management, Contact Management, and Human Resources functions.

* The AdventureWorks OLTP database is a standard online transaction processing database containing a year of data for a fictitious bicycle manufacturer (Adventure Works Cycles).

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, make sure that FILESTREAM services are enabled on your SQL Server 2008 server. If the service is disabled, you may receive an error stating that FILESTREAM is not enabled, which can be misleading.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install the AdventureWorks database for SQL Server 2012. Happy installing!

Walkthrough Installing the AdventureWorks Database 2012