How to download, Install, and Activate Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard is a sophisticated and trustworthy database management solution that improves application performance, security, and scalability. SQL Server 2019 Standard can help you manage and save your data efficiently, whether you are a developer, database administrator, or data professional. In this article, we will show you the procedures to download, install, and activate Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard.
Examine System Requirements:
Before you begin the download and installation procedure, make sure that your computer fulfills the SQL Server 2019 Standard minimum requirements. The system requirements are available on the Microsoft website. A supported operating system, adequate disk space, and sufficient memory are all required.
Download SQL Server 2019 Standard
Follow these steps to get SQL Server 2019 Standard:
- Visit the Microsoft SQL Server official page (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads).Â
- Scroll to the “SQL Server 2019 Standard” section and select the “Download now” option.Â
- If you still need to get a Microsoft account, you will be asked to sign in or create one.
- After signing in, you will be given many installation options. Select the proper system choices and click the “Download” button.
- The download will begin, and the installation file (an ISO file) will be saved on your computer.
Install SQL Server 2019 Standard
After downloading the SQL Server 2019 Standard setup file, follow these steps to install it on your system:
- To display the installation disc, locate the downloaded ISO file and double-click on it.
- To launch the SQL Server Installation Center, open the attached device and run the “Setup.exe” program.
- Select “Installation” from the left-hand menu in the Installation Center, and then click on “New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.”
- Accept the license conditions and proceed by clicking “Next.”
- Select the features that you want to install. Select “Database Engine Services” for SQL Server 2019 Standard. You can also select other components based on your needs.
- Click “Next” and then proceed to set up additional settings such as Instance Configuration, Server Configuration, and Database Engine Configuration.
- When the configuration is finished, the setup will do a final check to ensure that all requirements have been met.
- To begin the installation procedure, click the “Install” button.
- Depending on your system’s performance and the options you choose, the installation may take some time.
Activation SQL Server 2019 Standard
After installing SQL Server 2019 Standard successfully, you must activate it with your product key. To activate your installation, follow these steps:
- To begin, launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
- Connect to the recently executed SQL Server instance.
- Go to the “Help” menu in SSMS and select “Register Product.”
- In the given field, enter your product key. When you purchased SQL Server 2019 Standard, you should have received the product key.
- To finish the activation procedure, press the “OK” button.
