Is SQL part of Windows?

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Is SQL a Windows product?

Yes, Microsoft SQL Server has a product key. However, it's not like the Windows operating system or Office applications, an SQL license key is embedded in the activation wizard of the software.

Is SQL Windows or Linux?

SQL Server 2019 runs on Linux. It's the same SQL Server database engine, with many similar features and services regardless of your operating system.

Is SQL installed on my computer?

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, point to Configuration Tools, and then click SQL Server Configuration Manager. If you do not have these entries on the Start menu, SQL Server is not correctly installed. Run Setup to install the SQL Server Database Engine.

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