How to install SQL Server?

To install sql server, follow these steps:
1. Before you begin, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for SQL Server. Check the documentation or the official Microsoft website for the specific version you are installing.
2. Visit the Microsoft SQL Server download page to get the installer for the version and edition you need.
3. Double click on the downloaded installer executable file to start the installation process.
4. The installer will prompt you to choose the installation type. Select New SQL Server stand alone installation or add feature to an existing installation for a new installation.
5. Read and accept the license terms to proceed with the installation.
6. Select the features you want to install. You can choose to install the Database Engine Services, SQL Server Replication, Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search, SQL Client connectivity SDK etc.
7. SpeciFinancial Year the instance name in Instance Configuration. The default instance is typically named MSSQLSERVER, but you can choose a different name.
8. Configure the SQL Server services, including the SQL Server Agent, SQL Server Database Engine, and other related services. Startup type of SQL Server Database Engine should be automatic and click on next tab.
9. Configure authentication mode as Mixed Mode in Database Engine Configuration, and set the passwords for the SQL Server system administrator account.
10. Review the summary of your selections and click Install to start the installation process.
Note: The process may vary depending on the version of SQL Server you are installing.