Following are the steps to download and install SQL Server 2016.
SQL Server 2016 download
Getting ready
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How to do it...
- Open your browser and paste this link: https://www.visualstudio.com/dev-essentials/. The following page appears in your browser:
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- Click on Sign in visible at the right (top) to log in Visual Studio Dev Essentials. If you don't have an existing subscription, you can create one by clicking on the Join or access now button in the middle of the page, as shown in the following screenshot:
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- You are directed...