How do I turn my computer into a database server?

How can I create my own database server?

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.

Can you use your own PC as a server?

The Answer Pretty much any computer can be used as a web server, provided it can connect to a network and run web server software. Since a web server can be quite simple and there are free and open source web servers available, in practice, any device can act as a web server.

Can I use an old PC as a server?

FreeNAS is a free, open-source operating system that will convert old PCs into network-attached storage devices. Use your NAS as a central file storage or backup location for every PC on your network. FreeNAS also supports plug-ins, so you could even run a BitTorrent client or media server on it.