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To download and install SQL Server on Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the official Microsoft SQL Server Download page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
2. Depending on your specific need, you can choose between SQL Server Express, Developer, Standard, or other editions. Click on the 'Download' button for the desired edition.
3. On the next page, select the desired option from the available versions and click 'Download'.
4. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and run it.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Make sure to carefully select the desired options, such as installation location, instance name, and authentication mode.
6. After the installation is finished, SQL Server will be ready to use on your Windows 10 machine.
Please note that the exact steps and options may vary depending on the specific version and edition of SQL Server you choose to download.
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# Code block
# You can provide a link to download SQL Server directly
# or display instructions to guide the user on how to download SQL Server.
# Here's an example of providing a link to download SQL Server 2019 Express Edition
print('You can download SQL Server 2019 Express Edition from the following link:')
print('https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads')
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Detailed instructions are at https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
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I suggest downloading laragon, https://laragon.org/download.html
It comes with everything you need for your mysql server
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Step 1: Download SQL Server installer from the Microsoft website.
Step 2: Run the downloaded installer.
Step 3: Choose the installation type. For example, "New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation."
Step 4: Accept the license terms and click on the "Next" button.
Step 5: Select the necessary components you want to install, such as database engine, SQL Server Management Studio, etc.
Step 6: Choose the installation location and click on "Next."
Step 7: Specify the SQL Server instance name, or use the default instance, and select the instance features.
Step 8: Configure the server authentication mode (Windows Authentication or Mixed Mode).
Step 9: Set the SQL Server Administrator password.
Step 10: Choose the appropriate services and their startup types.
Step 11: Configure the additional features if needed.
Step 12: Review the installation summary and click on "Install."
Step 13: Wait for the installation to complete.
Step 14: Once the installation is done, you can connect to the SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio or any other client tool.