How to Install SQL for Free and Add a Sample Database


Learn how to install SQL Server for free and add a sample database in this video tutorial. Installing a local SQL Server can be a great way to learn SQL and serve as a data source for a Power BI portfolio. The video covers the process of downloading and installing SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). It also demonstrates how to import Microsoft's AdventureWorks database using SSMS and how to import a CSV file as a table in SQL Server. Additionally, the video shows how to connect to the SQL Server database in Power BI. Timestamps are provided for easy navigation through the video.


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