Question How to get a taste of "SharePoint Server On-Premises" on Windows ?

[PrabhakaranKaruppaih]

It's my long time desire to explore the SharePoint Server On-Premises.
What are the steps to install and use it on my Windows PC ?

P.S.:
Finding it very difficult. Elaborate answers are always welcome. Thanks.

 

[faalin]

Just to name off a few things you will need....

if using SharePoint 2016 you need server 2012 R2 or newer OS
if using SharePoint 2019 you need server 2016 or newer OS
You will need to setup active directory domain
You will need a SharePoint license key
You will need Standard or Enterprise SQL (SQL 2012 or newer)

Also having the Office client and Sharepoint server on the same computer is not supported.

The server license you can install for free for 180 days before needing a key. SharePoint and SQL you will have to buy a key.

If you can meet most of that here is a handy install guide

Install SharePoint Servers 2016 or 2019 on one server - SharePoint Server

Learn how to install SharePoint Server on a single server.

learn.microsoft.com

Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint Server 2016 - SharePoint Server

Find out the minimum hardware and software requirements you need to install and run SharePoint Server 2016.

learn.microsoft.com

 

[USAFRet]

It's my long time desire to explore the SharePoint Server On-Premises.
What are the steps to install and use it on my Windows PC ?

P.S.:
Finding it very difficult. Elaborate answers are always welcome. Thanks.

First off, you need a WindowsServer OS, not regular Windows.

180 day trial for Server2019:

Windows Server 2019 | Microsoft Evaluation Center

Windows Server 2019 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure services enabling hybrid scenarios maximizing existing investments.

www.microsoft.com

Either the ISO, or prepackaged VHD.

Here is a 180 day trial for SharePoint 2019:

SharePoint Server 2019 | Microsoft Evaluation Center

SharePoint Server 2019 is designed to help you achieve new levels of reliability and performance, delivering features and capabilities that simplify administration, protect communications and information, and empower users to work across devices and screens.

www.microsoft.com

I'm a SharePoint dev (and former admin) for a rather large organization. It is a large complex beast.