How do I create an instance of SQL Server database engine?

What is instance of the SQL Server database engine?

An instance of the Database Engine is a copy of the sqlservr.exe executable that runs as an operating system service. Each instance manages several system databases and one or more user databases. Each computer can run multiple instances of the Database Engine.

How do I create a new database instance?

Use SQL Server Management Studio1In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine and then expand that instance.2Right-click Databases, and then select New Database.3In New Database, enter a database name.

How do I start SQL Server instance?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, in the left pane, select SQL Server Services. In the results pane, right-click SQL Server Browser, or SQL Server Agent (MSSQLServer) or SQL Server Agent (<instance_name>) for a named instance, and then select Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.

What is an instance of a database server?

A server instance is a collection of SQL Server databases which are run by a solitary SQL Server service or instance. The details of each server instance can be viewed on the service console which can be web-based or command-line based.