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., 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.