Setting up a SQL server
In this section, we will need a few more things to run the server effectively. I realize that many individuals do not have their own SQL server, but you can download SQL Server Developer edition for free. The major difference between SQL Server Developer edition and the other editions is that although the Developer edition has almost all of the same features as the Enterprise edition, it is not for commercial use. If you want to see the SQL datasheets that compare the various versions, you can download them from https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/sql-server/sql-server-2017-editions.
You will also need a Microsoft or an MSDN subscription, which is free, to download the relevant files. I am currently running the 2017 version, but you can download the SQL 2016, 2017, or 2019 Server Developer editions. There are a few differences among them, but overall, they are very similar. Please note that depending on the version that you download, the file size will, on average...