Downloading the media is only half the battle. Here is a condensed guide to installing your Enterprise Edition.
After completing the Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise download, always verify the file integrity to avoid corruption or tampering. microsoft sql server 2017 enterprise download
Microsoft publishes SHA256 hashes for official ISOs. Compare using PowerShell: Downloading the media is only half the battle
Get-FileHash -Path "C:\Downloads\SQLServer2017-x64-ENU-Enterprise.iso" -Algorithm SHA256
Example hash for SQL Server 2017 Enterprise with SP4 (ENU x64):
F8B2B6F7D9C4A1E3B5D7F9A2C4E6G8H1J3K5L7M9N1P3R5T7V9W1Y3 (Note: Always fetch the current official hash from Microsoft’s download page or documentation.) Example hash for SQL Server 2017 Enterprise with
If the hash does not match, delete and re-download.
Even official downloads can run into problems.
Microsoft offers two core models for Enterprise edition: