Installation overview
What is it?
This section covers installing and upgrading the SQL Agent on Windows machines. Use these pages to plan a new deployment, upgrade an existing agent, run an unattended install, or set up additional agent instances on the same host.
Pick the right page
| If you are... | Start with |
|---|---|
| Installing the SQL Agent for the first time | New installation |
| Updating an existing SQL Agent | Upgrade |
| Deploying the agent through a script or deployment tool | Silent mode |
| Running more than one agent on the same machine | Multiple instances |
| Choosing how to obtain the installer | Installation media |
In this section
- Installation media — Available installation media options and how to use each.
- New installation — Install the SQL Agent for the first time and create its OpCon machine record.
- Upgrade — Upgrade an existing SQL Agent on a Windows system.
- Silent mode — Reference link for silent mode installation.
- Multiple instances — Install additional SQL Agent instances on a single machine.