SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition is a full-featured, free version of Microsoft's relational database management system, specifically licensed for development and testing in non-production environments. It provides all the enterprise-level features of SQL Server, such as advanced analytics, in-memory technologies, and Always On availability groups, making it the ideal choice for learning and building applications. Prerequisites and System Requirements
On the page, users will typically see two primary options: the and the Express edition (a more limited, free version for small applications). One must select the Developer edition. The download is provided as a small (~6 MB) bootstrap executable file named SQL2019-SSEI-Dev.exe . This file does not contain the full product; instead, it is a smart installer that will download only the necessary components based on your choices during setup.
: Best if you need to install it on multiple machines later; choose the Setup Configuration New SQL Server stand-alone installation from the Installation Center. Select the edition when prompted for a product key. Feature Selection : At a minimum, select Database Engine Services
