Install SQL Server 2019 and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on MacBook
As required by Database course, both software is expected to be installed on the laptop. Unfortunately, there are no mac versions for neither SQL Server 2019 nor SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). So, here is the plan. I will not talk about details, please use Google.
- Register and get a free ‘Personal Use’ License for VMware Fusion
- Install VMware Fusion and activate it using the license
- Install Windows 10 on VMware Fusion
- Install SQL Server 2019
- Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Register and get a free ‘Personal Use’ License for VMware Fusion
Go to VMware Fusion website and create a personal account
https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/evalcenter?p=fusion-player-personal#tab_register
After your account is activated (email confirmed), login and you will see the license information and download packages link. Download it and install.
Install VMware Fusion and activate it using the license
In the previous step, you should have received your personal license for VMware Fusion. Just use it.
Install Windows 10 on VMware Fusion
Go to Microsoft website to download Windows 10 Disc Image (ISO File)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10
Select edition: Windows 10
Select product language: English
Then you will have the ISO file, go and install it (without a Product Key) on VMware Fusion. Don’t worry about Windows 10 activation (for now).
Install SQL Server 2019
Since you have Windows 10, the rest will be easy.
Download the express version of SQL Server 2019 and install. (Choose basic mode when you install it, so you don’t need to worry about the configurations.)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Here is the link.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-ca/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms
That’s it.
Update:
If you are a student, your school might offer free Product Keys for windows 10 Education version.
https://onthehub.com
Once you have the Product Key, activate your windows as you always do.