Previously I had been using the (formally "Katmai") SQL Server 2008 CTPs that were distributed through MSDN as VHD files ready for Virtual PC.  But today with the arrival of the November CTP (CTP 5) DVD I actually got around to the installation.

I had no problem with the hardware requirements and the install went successfully.  I screen caped the interesting bits as I went...

The Launcher.  First up there are some improvements to the install launcher with all the important stuff easy to find.

The Configuration Check screen is as you would expect based on SQL Server 2005.



An interesting thing to note about the Feature Selection screen is as you add and remove features the remaining steps adjust accordingly



I've skipped the Instace Configuration screen because it is just as you would expect, however the Service Accounts page has been improved with some secure defaults and it guides you towards secure choices. 



Again I have skipped the Instance Configuration because it is much as you would expect.  The Database Engine Configuration screen is again good at guiding you towards good choices.  Interestingly TempDB location is included which is nice.  Always good to have TempDB on seperate IO if possible.



Analysis Services Configuration is much the same as Database Engine Configuration, but nice to see SharePoint integrated mode is available on the Reporting Services Configuration step.  Historically this use to be some black magic.  I'm looking forward to testing out this option in Katmai in greater depth later.



The rest of the steps are much as you would expect based on SQL Server 2005 and not too interactive, so I have saved you the bandwidth. 

And there you have it!  Play time again for me

Listening To: Air - Premiers Symptomes