How to Install the Northwind SQL Server Sample Database

Here&a quick video to show you how to install Microsoft&Northwind sample database in SQL Server using the SQL Server Management Studio. Northwind is my recommended test database if you want to learn the basics of SQL and I&try to use it in more of my SQL programming tutorials. 00:05 - Downloading Northwind 00:30 - Installing Northwind 01:16 - Validating the install Note that you don&need to create a database for Northwind. The installation script will create the new database for you. Which sample database do you think is the best one? I prefer Northwind over AdventureWorks because Northwind is less complex and the tables contain less data. Also AdventureWorks contains dubious coding practices that will make your DBA angry, like making a view with 10 table joins!!! If you found this video leave a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more coding videos.