How to install SQL Server on Windows (SSMS Installation)
step-by-step guide to installing Microsoft SQL
Server on Windows:
1. Download SQL Server Installer
- Go
to the official Microsoft website:
SSMS - Under
SQL Server 2022, click Download now for the free edition:
- Developer
Edition (Full-featured, for development)
- Express
Edition (Lightweight, for small apps)
2. Run the Installer
- Launch
the downloaded .exe file.
- Choose
"Basic" (or "Custom" for advanced options).
3. Accept License Terms
- Check
the box to accept the license agreement.
- Click
Install
4. Installation in Progress
- The
installer will download and install necessary files.
- This
can take several minutes depending on your system and internet speed.
5. Installation Complete
- You
will see the installation summary.
- Note
the instance name (default is SQLEXPRESS).
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