Browse Setups
Curated SQL Server setup templates. From a student laptop to enterprise Availability Groups, including SQL Server 2025.
BeginnerFreeWin
SQL Server Developer Edition on Windows, great for learning.
Coursework and self-study
BeginnerFreeWin·Mac
Azure SQL Database free tier.
Cloud-native learning and tiny apps
BeginnerFreeWin
Developer Edition + SSMS for software developers.
Local development with all features unlocked
IntermediateFreeLowWin
Multi-instance setup with monitoring tools.
Skill-building and advanced testing
BeginnerFreeWin
SQL Server Express for lightweight production apps.
Small production apps with <10GB data
IntermediateModerateWin
A Windows development environment with SQL Server Standard and a Node.js-based MCP service.
AI-assisted development, MCP integration, analytics, and ETL
IntermediateModerateWin
SQL Server optimized for analytics workloads.
Analytics, reporting, and ETL
IntermediateModerateWin
SQL Server Standard edition for growing businesses.
Scalable small-to-medium production
AdvancedEnterpriseWin·Mac
Fully managed MI with near-100% compatibility.
Lift-and-shift of large on-prem environments
AdvancedModerateWin
2-node SQL Server FCI on Windows Failover Cluster with shared storage.
Highly available data warehouse with shared storage
AdvancedEnterpriseWin
On-prem primary with Azure DR target.
Disaster recovery across regions
AdvancedEnterpriseWin
Always On AG with multiple replicas.
Business-critical High Availability