Setting up a development environment

Before you can start using the tools, look at some training, but you must also have an environment to use to set up SharePoint 2019 and install the tools on the server. When setting up your environment, refer to this book; you can use this book to set up your environment from an installation perspective. If you are using a laptop or desktop, there are several virtual software options available for you to use on those platforms. You can also purchase a used server on eBay, lease a server from a hosting company, or set up a server in the cloud using AWS or Azure (if you have the funds). Some cloud platforms offer free subscriptions for a period.

The SharePoint 2019 download is located on the Microsoft website and offers a free 90-day trial:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57462

Again, if you are setting this environment up for a company you are supporting, ask them to give you an individual server. Make sure you are...