How To Install Sql Server Step By Step
Table of Contents
1. Download SQL Server
- If you want Install Sql Server Go to the Microsoft SQL Server download page.
- Choose the edition of SQL Server you want to download. You can select between free editions like the Developer or Express edition, or a paid edition.
- Download the installer for your operating system.
2. Run the Installer
- Once downloaded, run the installer (
SQLServer2019-SSEI-Dev.exeor similar file). - Choose the installation type:
- Basic: Installs with default settings.
- Custom: Allows you to specify installation paths, features, etc.
- Download Media: Allows you to download the setup files for later or offline installation.
3. Choose Installation Type
- Select New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.
- The installer will check for necessary setup files and install them.
4. Specify Installation Settings
- Product Key: Enter your product key if installing a paid edition. For Developer or Express editions, this step is usually skipped.
- License Terms: Accept the license terms.
- Microsoft Update: Choose whether to use Microsoft Update to check for updates.
- Install Rules: The installer will check for potential issues. Address any flagged items before proceeding.
5. Select Features
- Choose the features you want to install. At a minimum, select Database Engine Services.
- If you need SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), install it separately after SQL Server is installed.
6. Instance Configuration
- Choose the default instance or create a named instance.
7. Server Configuration
- Specify the SQL Server and SQL Server Agent service accounts.
- Set the startup type (Automatic is recommended).
8. Database Engine Configuration
- Authentication Mode: Choose Windows authentication mode or Mixed mode (Windows + SQL Server authentication).
- SQL Server Administrators: Add the account that will have admin privileges.
9. Specify Data Directories
- You can specify directories for database files, log files, backups, etc.
10. Install
- After configuring all the options, click Install.
- The installation process will take a few minutes.
11. Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- If not installed during SQL Server setup, you can download SSMS separately.
- Install SSMS to manage SQL Server databases.
12. Post-Installation
- After installation, open SQL Server Management Studio, connect to your SQL Server instance, and verify that everything is functioning correctly.
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