How can I download SQL Server step by step?

Below is a step by step process on how to download SQL in Windows 10:

1. Step 1) Go to URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/sql-server/sql-server-downloads for Microsoft SQL server download.
2. Step 2) Click on “Download now”
3. Step 1) Open the .exe file.
4. Step 2) Choose the version.
5. Step 3) Accept the terms.

Is SQL 2012 still supported?

SQL Server 2012 End of Life The mainstream support for SQL Server 2012 ended on 9 January 2018. Its extended support will end on 12 July 2022.

Where can I download Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

For more information about Microsoft SQL Server 2012, go to the SQL Server Resource Center. To download a self-extracting EXE package of PowerShell scripts to enable Help Viewer to use IPv6, go to the Scripts to Enable Microsoft Help Viewer for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 download center page.

How to install SQL Server 2012 Help Viewer?

Locate the folder where you unzipped the content. Select the HelpContentSetup.msha file in the folder then select Open. Type in sql server 2012 in the search bar. Once you see the 2012 content available, select Add next to each content package (book) that you want to install to Help Viewer and then select Update.

How to view SQL Server 2012 product documentation?

Download the Product Documentation for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for firewall and proxy restricted environments content from the download center and save it to a folder. Unzip the file to view the .msha file. In SSMS, select Add and Remove Help Content on the Help menu. The Help Viewer opens to the Manage Content tab.

Is the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express free?

Microsoft Download Manager is free and available for download now. Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications. Note: There are multiple files available for this download.