How do i run SQL servers?

[4l13n]

I have downloaded a SQL server and i do not know how to run it. The readme inside it is as usual useless and doesn't tell me what I need to know since i am a complete newby when it comes to SQL.

Can anyone tell me a simple step by step guide how to run a SQL based server on my Windows XP machine?

And when I say detailed, I mean that you have to talk to me like I'm retarded!

 

[Anothai]

I think there is onready tutorial for it:O

 

[Boy67]

4l13n, use the search function next time.

http://otland.net/showthread.php?t=4882&highlight=sql+server

 

[Striker_Sky]

Very good !!

 

[Jonern]

There is also one here:

http://otland.net/showthread.php?t=4346