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JessicaJL123
Copper Contributor
Jul 01, 2020

SQL Server download version for university student

Hi 

 

I just download SQL server express edition which comes out with SQL Server Configuration Managment. I don't know if I download the right version of SQL Server for personal use. I need it to be install for school study and personal learning. The screenshot below doesn't look like a easy use software for sql. I tried to start with insert CSV files. Is anyone knows the instruction of the server? 

 

 

 

Thank You

 

JL

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  • Mkelsawy's avatar
    Mkelsawy
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 11, 2020

    JessicaJL123 Hi Jessica,

     you can download either the developer edition or express edition free from the below links 

     

    developer https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=866662

    express https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=866658

     

    Then you need to download SSMS https://aka.ms/ssmsfullsetup or Azure data Studio (runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux) from that link  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/azure-data-studio/download-azure-data-studio?view=sql-server-ver15

    based on your computer OS. 

     

    and that what you need to connect to the SQL server visually then you can export your CSV file easily.

     

    also, you can use that link https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/samples/adventureworks-install-configure?view=sql-server-ver15&tabs=ssms  to download a sample database to help you play around with dummy data.

     

    I hope that help,

    Thanks 

     

    • Foxtrot01's avatar
      Foxtrot01
      Copper Contributor
      Jan 12, 2022

      Mkelsawy, between Express and Developer, which version is more student-friendly? I would also like your help to do a sample coding

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