You should not run SQL under local system account. Yeah, it works but it isn't secure.<BR><BR>Create a local user on that box, call it SQLserviceaccount or SQLadmin or whatever seems appropriate ...

Learn how to install and configure SQL Server Management Studio, download a SQL Server, and connect them on a Windows 11/10/Server computer..

For more information about strong password requirements, see “Database Engine Configuration – Account Provisioning” in Setup Help or in SQL Server 2019 Books Online.

The only prerequisite for installation is a compatible operating system with the appropriate service packs installed. Compatible platforms include Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 or SP2 and ...