Microsoft SQL Server 2019: Installation & Setup Guide

In this article:

• Step 1: Launch the Setup Center
• Step 2: Configure Database Engine Services

Proper installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2019 requires configuration of specific engine services and administrative permissions to ensure secure database deployment.

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Step 1: Launch the Setup Center

1. Mount your downloaded SQL Server 2019 ISO file and run setup.exe as an Administrator.
2. The SQL Server Installation Center will open. Click on Installation in the left menu.
3. Click New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.
4. On the Product Key screen, enter your 25-character Standard Edition key from Sorted Keys and click Next.
5. Accept the software license terms.

Step 2: Configure Database Engine Services

1. Under the Feature Selection tab, check the box for Database Engine Services. (You can select other features like Analysis Services later based on your enterprise needs).
2. In Instance Configuration, select Default Instance.
3. In Database Engine Configuration, navigate to the Authentication Mode tab.
4. Select Mixed Mode (SQL Server authentication and Windows authentication).

5. Click Add Current User at the bottom of the window to ensure your current Windows profile has admin rights over the database.
6. Click Install. Once the process completes, reboot your server to finalize the deployment.