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How do I create a second instance of SQL server?

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I'm testing SQL Server database mirroring.  I have two servers each with SQL Server 2005 installed as a 'default instance'.  I've got the mirroring working without the 'witness' server.  Now I need to test it with a 'witness' server.  To do this, you need another instance of SQL Server.  This can be on another server (but I haven't got another one spare) or a second instance on the same server.  I know pretty much nothing about SQL Server so my question is how do I install a second instance of SQL Server on a server that already has SQL Server installed?
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Great!  Thanks for the quick reply.