I can't tell you how many people have been stung by that. It is definately not intuitive. SQL Server 2008 has a completely different install process, but it isn't any clearer.

>Apparently I did not check SQL Server Database Services in the Components To Install dialog. When I reran the install with SQL Server Database Services checked, the Configuration Manager then showed MSSQLSERVER running.
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>Tim