CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz / AMD FX-6300
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Win 7 64
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Black Edition
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Win 7 64
.NET Framework 4.6 is required. The installer usually prompts for this, but pre-installing it saves time.
Since SQL Server 2016 is no longer the "current" flagship, it isn't always on the front page of Microsoft’s download portal. You have three primary legitimate routes: Visual Studio Subscriptions (Formerly MSDN):
Microsoft moved to a "Cumulative Update only" model after 2016, so SP3 is the final service pack for this version. 4. A Note on SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
For corporate environments, the ISO is available through the VLSC portal. This version is pre-keyed, meaning the license is embedded in the installer. Evaluation Center: Microsoft often provides the Evaluation
An unpatched SQL Server 2016 is a security risk. Immediately after installation, apply Service Pack 3 (SP3) and the latest Cumulative Update (CU)