SQL Server Sample Databases


Northwind, Pubs, Aventureworks, AdventureworksDW, WideWordImporters, etc are important sample databases used in SQL Server. In this article, we will explain these databases and help you to find them, install them and understand them. Also, you will understand the differences between them and each version and type.

Requirements to install SQL Server Sample Databases

First, you need to have SQL Server installed.

Secondly, it is necessary to have SSMS installed.

Pubs and Northwind SQL Server sample databases

A looooooooooooooooooooong time ago, we had SQL Server 2000. The installer used to include 2 SQL Server Sample Databases:

First, we have northwind.