Here you get to choose which components you'd like to be installed.Ĭlicking on a component displays more information about that component in the top right pane. Clicking on any warnings or issues will display more information. This is your opportunity to correct any potential issues. The wizard displays any potential issues that need to be corrected before proceeding with the installation. Note that the exact steps may differ, depending on the components you choose to install.įor this tutorial, I chose almost every option, so it was quite a long installation process.Įnter your product key, or specify a free edition and click Next >.Īccept the license terms by checking I accept the license terms and click Next >.Ĭhoose whether or not you want to use Microsoft Update to check for updates and click Next >.

These are the screens I encountered while installing SQL Server 2016. Once you've done the above steps, you'll now be staring at the SQL Server 2016 Setup wizard. This will open an installation wizard that guides you through the process. The SQL Server Installation Center will now open.Įnsuring that Installation is selected in the left menu, click the first option, New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation to start the installation process. Once the package has downloaded, open the folder in the File Explorer and double-click Setup to launch the SQL Server Installation Center.Ĭlick Yes if you get a security message asking if you want the app to make changes to your PC.

Launch the SQL Server Installation Center.

If you don't want to become a Visual Studio Dev Essentials member, download the free SQL Server 2016 Express edition.

Membership is free, and you get access to other free downloads too. You will need to log in or become a member in order to download SQL Server Developer edition. Choosing the Developer edition will direct you to the Visual Studio Dev Essentials website.

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