Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard – Installation Guide

Download the installation file for SQL Server 2019 Standard Edition.
Make sure you select the correct edition and version (32-bit or 64-bit) for your operating system.
Once the installation file is downloaded, run it to start the installation process.
The installation wizard will open.
In the installation wizard, select
“Add new SQL Server installation or standalone SQL Server components” and click OK.
Read and accept the license terms to proceed with the installation.
Select the components you want to install.
Choose “Database Engine Services” as this includes the actual SQL Server.
You may also select other optional components as needed.
Specify the instance configuration.
Decide whether to create a new instance or update an existing one.
If creating a new instance, provide a name for it.
Set the authentication mode.
Choose between Windows Authentication Mode or Mixed Mode (Windows + SQL Server authentication).
For Mixed Mode, set a strong password for the system administrator (sa) account.
Configure additional settings such as data directories,
security options, and network protocols based on your environment.
Start the installation and wait for the process to finish.
Installation time may vary depending on your system performance.
After installation completes, launch SQL Server 2019 Standard Edition.
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to connect to your database and begin working.