There are several points that Microsoft suggests before configuring your MS SQL Server.

BEST PRACTICES ACCORDING TO MICROSOFT

• Install only those components that you will use immediately. Microsoft recommends that you create a list of components that you will be using, and only enable those. If the need arises, you can install the additional components at that time. The components in a SQL Server installation are the Database Engine, Analysis Services Engine, Reporting Services, Integration Services, Notification Services, and Documents and Samples. more…