John Deardurff installs SQL Server 2025:
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 introduces major advancements in performance, security, and built‑in AI capabilities. Before you can start exploring its new features, you need to install it correctly. This guide walks you through the full installation process of SQL Server 2025, SQL Server Management Studio 22, and restoring the AdventureWorks2025 database to create a practice environment to test the new features and enhancements of this new release.
I was going to joke, “But John, what about your loyal Linux-using readers? How can we do this?” But instead, I’ll say that I’m glad that AdventureWorks is still alive and kicking. It is, on the whole, a nice demo database.