This section helps you get started with the SQL Server quickly and easily with these first five tutorials:
- What is SQL Server
- Learn about the SQL Server.
- Install the SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition
- Walk you through the steps of installing SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition on your computer or local server.
- Connect to the SQL Server
- Show you how to connect to the SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
- Explore an SQL Server Sample Database
- Introduce you to an SQL Server sample database called BikeStores
- Load the SQL Server Sample Database
- Guide you on how to load the Sample Database into the SQL Server for practicing.