Getting Started with SQL Server

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.