Installing SQL Server 2005 and Reporting Service on Windows Server 2008

Some helpful link to install SQL Server 2005 and Reporting Service (especially) on Windows Server 2008

You receive a warning message on the System Configuration Check page of the SQL Server 2005 Setup program on a computer that is running Windows Vista or a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008

How to install and how to configure SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008

How to install SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services on a Windows Vista-based computer

Changing File Type Association in Windows Server 2008

The file type association specify which program are used to open a document by default. In Windows XP and Window Server 2003, this is done by go to

Tools -> Folder Options from the Windows Explorer and select the File Type tab.

In Windows Server 2008, the UI has changed quite abit. Instead, to accomplish the same thing, you have to go to Control Panel -> Default Programs.

Enabling Wireless on Windows Server 2008

After installing Windows Server 2008, it took me quite a while to figure out where things are located.

One of my first learning curve is finding out how to enable wireless in Windows Server 2008.

First, make sure the wireless adapter is working. To check this, go to Network and Sharing Center, click on the Manage network connections.





Next, goto Server Manager -> Features to add the Wireless feature.



Then, you can configure your wireless to connect to the available wireless network.