How do I add a second SQL Server instance?

How do I install a second instance of SQL Server?

3.3 Install a New Instance of SQL Server1Launch the Microsoft SQL Server installation file, setup.exe.2In the SQL Server Installation page, click Installation.3Select New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.4In the Product Key page, enter your product key, then click Next.Install a New Instance of SQL Server - Novell is now part of Micro ...

Can I have two instances of SQL Server?

You can install multiple instances of SQL Server, or install SQL Server on a computer where earlier SQL Server versions are already installed. The following SQL Server-related items are compatible with the installation of multiple instances on the same computer: Database Engine. Analysis Services.

How many instances can be installed SQL Server?

You can install as many as 50 SQL Server instances on a Windows Server; obviously, we do not recommend this. In a Windows failover cluster, the maximum number of SQL Server instances is reduced by half if you're using shared cluster drives. Only one of the SQL Server instances on a server can be the default instance.

How do I create a new instance of SQL Server 2016?

Open SQL Server Management Studio by searching for it from the Windows Start screen. Connect to your SQL Server instance. Right click the Databases folder and select New Database… Enter a name for your database in the Database name field, and then click OK.