If you are nwe to SQL Server 2005, you may find SQL Server FineBuild on Codeplex useful. The reference document brings together a lot of best-practice advice given by Microsoft and the SQL community.
Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.
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