Try SQL Server on-premises or in the cloud

SQL Server 2017 on-premises

Build intelligent, mission-critical applications using a scalable, hybrid data platform for demanding workloads. Get started with a 180-day free trial of SQL Server 2017 on Windows.

SQL Server in the cloud

Take advantage of the built-in high availability, security, and intelligence of Azure SQL Database, and use the familiar SQL engine without the complexity of infrastructure management. Start using SQL Database free in Azure.

Or, download a free specialized edition

Developer

SQL Server 2017 Developer is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment.

Express

SQL Server 2017 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.

Install SQL Server 2017 on Windows, Linux, and Docker containers

Microsoft Windows

Windows

Run SQL Server on Windows or as a Virtual Machine in Azure

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Linux

Run SQL Server 2017 on Linux

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Docker

Run SQL Server 2017 container image with Docker

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SQL Server tools and connectors

Tools

Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)Download SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)Download Data Migration Assistant Download SQL Server Migration Assistant for Oracle Download SQL Operations Studio

Connectors

Microsoft ADO.NET for SQL Server Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Node.js Driver for SQL Server Python Driver for SQL Server Ruby Driver for SQL Server