Yes, you can install the SQL Server on Windows 11. However, do keep in mind that, the SQL Server should not be from 2016 or earlier as they are not compatible. To know more, go to microsoft.com.

The full list of SQL Server 2016 SP2 improvements can be found in this Knowledge Base article. Microsoft is recommending a reboot after installing SP2.

At the top of the list was that previous versions of SSMS were only available via the main SQL Server installation files. That meant if you wanted to install SSMS on a workstation without also ...