This is a critical security step for authentication.
Below is a complete guide to downloading and installing it on Windows.
Once the file completes downloading, navigate to your downloads folder and follow the installation procedure. Step 1: Run the Installer download and install sql server 2019 developer edition new
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, or higher.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads This is a critical security step for authentication
Download the latest release of SSMS from the official Microsoft site.
: Type localhost or . (if you chose a default instance). If you chose a named instance, type localhost\YourInstanceName (e.g., localhost\SQL2019DEV ). Windows Server 2016
Named MSSQLSERVER . Choose this if it is your first time installing SQL Server on this machine.
This link routes you to the official Microsoft page to Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).