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# SQL Server on Linux overview

This topic provides and overview of SQL Server vNext CTP1 running on Linux. 

In many areas, SQL Server capabilities and features operate the same regardless of the operating system. The content in this section highlights Linux-specific guidance. 

## Supported features
For specific information about what this release supports on Linux, see [Supported features of SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-supported-features.md). For known issues, also review the [Release notes](sql-server-linux-release-notes.md).

## Installation

The following Linux distributions are currently supported for this release.

| Distribution | Installation |
|-----|-----|
| Ubuntu 16.04 | [Installation guide](sql-server-linux-setup-ubuntu.md) |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 | [Installation guide](sql-server-linux-setup-red-hat.md) |
| Docker Engine 1.8+ | [Installation guide](sql-server-linux-setup-docker.md) |

## Next steps

Once you've installed SQL Server vNext, there are several ways to get started.

- Go through the topics in the [Get started](sql-server-linux-get-started-tutorial.md) section.
- [Install the AdventureWorks sample database](sql-server-linux-restore-database.md).
- Review the complete set of [SQL Server documentation](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/mt590198.aspx). The documentation applies to SQL Server running on any platform (except for areas that are not yet [supported on Linux](sql-server-linux-supported-features.md)).