The video provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to download and install Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server Express Edition, using SQL Server Management Studio. It covers various installation options and configurations, demonstrating both Windows and SQL Server authentication methods for connecting to the database engine.
1. The video instructs users to search for "Ms SQL" in a search bar.
2. Users are directed to the second link on the search results page, which is a Microsoft site.
3. The website displays options for SQL Server downloads.
4. The video guide advises users to download the Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition.
5. The Express Edition is highlighted as being free for commercial use.
6. The download process includes selecting the SQL Server media download target location.
7. The video mentions a minimum free space requirement of around 6000 MB.
8. The installer includes options for custom installation, where users can specify the SQL Server media download target location.
9. The installation process includes accepting license terms and conditions.
10. The SQL Server 2022 setup includes a global rules check and a Microsoft update check.
11. The SQL Server installation wizard opens automatically after the download is completed.
12. The installation wizard includes options for new SQL Server standalone installation.
13. The installation wizard checks for any dependencies.
14. The installation wizard includes a feature selection window with several features already selected by default.
15. The installation wizard includes a server configuration window where users can specify the service account and collision configuration.
16. The installation wizard includes a database engine configuration window where users can specify the authentication mode and the administrator for the database engine.
17. The SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is used to manage the SQL Server database.
18. The SSMS installation process is simple and quick.
19. After the SSMS installation, users can connect to the database engine using Windows Authentication or SQL Server Authentication.