Create new sql server

Here are the steps to create a new SQL Server instance:

Prerequisites:

• You have a Windows machine with a valid SQL Server license.
• You have administrative privileges on the machine.
• You have the SQL Server installation media (CD/DVD or ISO file).

Step 1: Install SQL Server

1. Insert the SQL Server installation media (CD/DVD or ISO file) into your machine.
2. Run the setup.exe file to start the installation process.
3. Follow the installation wizard to select the installation type:
   • New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation: Choose this option to install a new instance of SQL Server.
   • Upgrade an existing SQL Server installation: Choose this option if you want to upgrade an existing instance of SQL Server.
4. Accept the license agreement and click "Next".
5. Choose the installation type:
   • Default instance: Install a default instance of SQL Server.
   • Named instance: Install a named instance of SQL Server (e.g., SQLExpress, SQLDeveloper).
6. Choose the authentication mode:
   • Windows Authentication: Use Windows authentication to authenticate users.
   • Mixed mode: Use both Windows authentication and SQL Server authentication.
7. Enter the instance name and click "Next".
8. Choose the installation location and click "Next".
9. Choose the features to install:
   • Database Engine Services: Install the database engine.
   • SQL Server Replication: Install replication services.
   • SQL Server Analysis Services: Install analysis services.
   • SQL Server Reporting Services: Install reporting services.
10. Click "Install" to start the installation process.

Step 2: Configure SQL Server

1. After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to configure SQL Server.
2. Enter the administrator password and click "Next".
3. Choose the authentication mode:
   • Windows Authentication: Use Windows authentication to authenticate users.
   • SQL Server Authentication: Use SQL Server authentication to authenticate users.
4. Enter the administrator account details and click "Next".
5. Choose the default database settings:
   • Database name: Enter a name for the default database.
   • Database location: Choose the location for the default database.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the configuration process.

Step 3: Start SQL Server

1. Go to the "Services" console (services.msc) and start the SQL Server service.
2. Verify that the SQL Server service is running by checking the status in the "Services" console.

Step 4: Connect to SQL Server

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or another SQL client tool.
2. Enter the server name (e.g., localhost) and authentication details (e.g., administrator account).
3. Connect to the SQL Server instance.

That's it! You have now created a new SQL Server instance.