How to Download Sql server

To download SQL Server, follow these steps:?

?1. Visit the Microsoft SQL Server download page.?

?? - Visit the official [SQL Server download page] (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-sql-server-2019).?

2. Choose the Edition?

?? -Microsoft has multiple versions of SQL Server to choose from. Here are the main options:?

???? - SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition: Free and fully featured edition for development and testing.?

???? - SQL Server 2019 Express Edition: Free, lightweight, and has limitations on database size and feature set.?

???? - SQL Server 2019 Standard/Enterprise Editions: Paid versions suitable for production environments.?

?3. Download the Installer?

?? - Click on the download button for the edition that best fits your needs (e.g., Developer or Express).?

?? - The download will be an executable file (e.g., SQL2019-SSEI-Dev.exe for Developer Edition).?

?4. Run the Installer?

?? -Search for the downloaded file and execute it.?

?? - The installer will provide several installation options:?

???? - Basic: Installs the SQL Server Database Engine with default settings.?

???? - Custom: Allows you to choose the components you want to install.?

???? - Download Media: Downloads installation files for offline installation.?

?5. Follow the Installation Wizard?

?? - Basic Installation:?

???? - Choose the installation path.?

???? - Accept the license terms.?

???? - Click on 'Install' and sit back for the process to finish.?

?? - Custom Installation:?

???? - Select the features you need (e.g., Database Engine, Full-Text Search).?

???? - Choose the installation path and configure instance settings.?

???? - Set authentication mode (Windows Authentication or Mixed Mode).?

???? - Configure additional options like server collation, file locations, etc.?

???? - Click "Install" to begin the installation process.?

6. Finish Installation?

?? - Once the installation is complete, you can configure SQL Server by opening SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or using the command line.?

7. Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)?

?? - If you didn't choose to install SSMS during the SQL Server installation, you can download it separately:?

???? - Visit the [SSMS download page] (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms).?

???? - Download and install SSMS to manage your SQL Server instance.?

After following these steps, SQL Server should be installed and ready for use on your machine.?