If you already have an instance of SQL Server installed, select this and type a custom identifier (e.g., SQL2019Dev ). Click Next to proceed. Server Configuration

Follow these steps to securely obtain the installation media directly from the official source:

Choose if this is the only SQL Server instance on your machine. It will name itself MSSQLSERVER .

If utilizing the public developer download tracks, locate the section.

You can leave the shared feature directory paths as default or point them to an alternate drive if space is constrained. Click Next . Instance Configuration

Ensure the for the SQL Server Database Engine is set to Automatic so the service starts whenever your computer boots up. Click Next . Step 4.5: Database Engine Configuration

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