SQL Server 2008 Feb CTP - DVD ISO Details - Part 2
This is the follow up post that finishes describing in detail the files on the SQL Server 2008 CTP DVD.
Tools Folder
The Tools folder contains the bits for the client tools installs along with any of the prerequisites that need to be installed. This folder would be on the second CD if you were using CDs instead of a DVD. The Tools folder is setup very similar to the Servers folder.
| redist folder |
folder containing installs for any prerequisites |
| Setup folder |
folder containing installs for the SQL Client Tool components |
| default.* files |
html splash screen file for launching the readme file, requirements, and the setup itself. Notice that it shows CD 2 in the corner. |
| ReadmeSQL2008.htm |
html file containing the release notes for SQL Server 2008. Same as in the Server folder. |
| RequirementsSQLKatmai.htm |
html file containing the hardware and software requirements for SQL Server 2008. Same as in the Server folder. |
| sqlspkglist.dll |
CD Install package list helper library. Same as in the Server folder. |
Tools\redist Folder
This folder contains the redistributable software packages that are prerequisites for SQL Server to be installed. The folder contains no files just folders of each package. This folder does not have the .net frameworks like the Server folder.
| Powershell folder |
folder containing the install package for Powershell; Powershell is required for SQL Server 2008 |
| Upgrade Advisor folder |
Folder containing the the Upgrade Advisor; this is not required; it can be installed from the default.hta screen |
| Windows Installers folder |
Folder containing updates and newer versions of the Windows Installer |
Tools\redist\Powershell\x86 Folder
The powershell folder contains folders for each of the chip architectures. We will focus on the x86 folder. This folder contains the same items as the the Server folder.
| Windows6.0-KB928439-x86.msu |
Microsoft update for KB928439 - Windows Powershell for Vista |
| WindowsServer2003-KB926139* files |
Language specific executables to install KB926139 - Windows Powershell for Windows Server 2003 |
| WindowsServer2003-KB926140* files |
Language specific executables to install KB926140 - Localized Windows Powershell for Windows Server 2003 |
| WindowsXP-KB26139* files |
Language specific executables to install KB926139 - Windows Powershell for Windows XP |
| WindowsXP-KB26140* files |
Language specific executables to install KB926140 - Localized Windows Powershell for Windows XP |
Tools\redist\Windows Installer Folder
This folder contains the folders for each of the chip architecture updates. It also has one update file. This folder contains the same items as the Servers folder.
| ia64 folder |
folder containing the IA64 chipset windows installer updates |
| x64 folder |
folder containing the x64 chipset windows installer updates |
| x86 folder |
folder containing the x86 chipset windows installer updates |
| WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe |
Executable to install KB893803 - Windows Installer 3.1 v2 |
Tools\redist\Windows Installer\x86 Folder
This folder contains the x86 version of the Windows Installer updates. This folder is identical to the Servers folder.
| KB935695.MSU |
Microsoft Update for KB935695 - Installing Windows Installer 4.5 beta |
| WindowsInstaller-KB935695-x86.exe |
Executable to install KB935695 - Windows Installer 4.5 beta |
Tools\Setup Folder
Where the Servers root folder holds the overall chainer and setup program, this folder holds the installs for each of the SQL server components.
| Catalog folder |
folder containing a security catalog file that groups files into a logical group to avoid multiple trust dialog boxes. |
| Images folder |
folder containing images used for the splash screens. |
| MergeMod folder |
folder containing the MergeMod COM Server dll |
| Remote Debugger folder |
folder containing the 32-bit / 64-bit chipset installs for the Visual Studio 2008 Remote Debugger |
| wcu folder |
folder containing the Windows Component Upgrade installs |
| config.xml |
XML configuration file used by the OWC11.msi |
| MSDE2000.msp |
Microsoft Patch for Microsoft SQL Desktop Edition 2000 |
| msxml6*.msi files |
32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft Installers for the Microsoft Core XML Services 6.0 |
| OWC11.MSI |
Microsoft Installer for Office 2003 Web Components |
| rs2000.msp |
Microsoft Patch for Reporting Services 2000 |
| setup.exe |
Main Setup executable which launches and coordinates the install each of the Client tools selected |
| setupex.dll |
Library file for SQL Server edition settings data |
| sqlncli*.msi files |
32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft Installers for the Microsoft SQL Server Native Client and SDK, the client contains the SQL OLE DB provider and SQL ODBC driver in one native dynamic link library (DLL) supporting applications using native-code APIs (ODBC, OLE DB and ADO) to Microsoft SQL Server |
| SqlRun_Bids.msi |
Microsoft Installer for the tools used in a development environment, including Business Intelligence Development Studio, Reporting Services Report Designer, Reporting Services Model Designer, and software development kits. |
| SqlRun_Tools.msi |
Microsoft Installer for the management tools, development tools, and legacy components.
this includes the Microsoft SQL Server Tools for PowerShell and components for communication between clients and servers, including network libraries for ODBC and OLE DB.
Also installs interactive management tools for running SQL Server, including SQL Server Configuration Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Profiler, and Replication Monitor.
Installs the software development kit containing resources for programmers.
A set of client-side technologies for working across XML and Relational Data.
Installs the Data Transformation Services Runtime and SQL-DMO.
Installs Books Online documentation for SQL Server 2008.
Installs sample code and sample applications, including samples for the Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Integration Services, and three AdventureWorks sample databases. |
| SQLServer2005_BC*.msi files |
32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft Installers for the Data Transformation Services 2000 runtime, SQL Distributed Management Objects (SQL-DMO), Replication component (Repldts), SQL Virtual Device Interface (SQLVDI), and Decision Support Objects (DSO) |
| SqlServerKatmai_BOL.msi |
Microsoft Installer for the Books Online documentation for SQL Server 2008. |
| SqlWriter*.msi |
32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft Installers for the Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer, a Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) so that a third-party backup application can use the VSS framework to back up database files. |
| sqlxml4*.msi |
32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft Installers for Microsoft SQLXML 4.0 and its SDK |
| vs_shell.* files |
Installer of the Visual Studio Shell, a streamlined Visual Studio development environment. It provides the core foundation and allows integration with other Visual Studio editions. |
Tools\Setup\MergeMod Folder
This folder holds the MergeMod COM Server Library. Merge modules provide a standard method by which developers deliver shared Windows Installer components and setup logic to their applications. Merge modules are used to deliver shared code, files, resources, registry entries, and setup logic to applications as a single compound file.
| mergemod.dll |
Merge Module COM Server Library |
Tools\Setup\Remote Debugger\x86 Folder
This folder contains the Visual Studio 2008 Remote Debugger install for the x86 chipset.
| rdbgsetup.exe |
Installer for the Visual Studio 2008 Remove Debugger |
Tools\Setup\wcu Folder
The wcu, Windows Component Upgrade, folder contains the upgrades required to run the client tools, including the .net frameworks and web designer.
| dotNetFramework folder |
folder containing the .net framework installs required for the client tools |
| WebDesignerCore folder |
folder containing the Microsoft Visual Studio Web Authoring Component |
Tools\Setup\wcu\DotNetFrameworks Folder
This folder contains the install packages for the .Net frameworks required. Note, that SQL Server needs the new 3.5 framework to run. This folder is the same as the one in the Servers folder.
| dotNetFX20 folder |
folder containing the .net 2.0 framework redistributable install |
| dotNetFX30 folder |
folder containing the .net 3.0 framework redistributable install |
| dotNetFX35 folder |
folder containing the .net 3.5 framework redistributable install |
| dotNetMSP folder |
folder containing .net 2.0 SP1 and .net 3.0 SP1 |
| dotNetFX35setup.exe |
Executable used to launch the setup of the .net 3.5 framework |
Tools\Setup\wcu\WebDesignerCore Folder
This folder contains the Microsoft Visual Studio Web Authoring Component. The Web Authoring Component is a new HTML/ASP.NET design surface that is based on former FrontPages technologies, similar to Expression Web Designer.
| WebDesignerCore.exe |
Installer for the Microsoft Visual Studio Web Authoring Component |