Open your browser and go to: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
The installer will download the full software image directly from Microsoft. The resulting file will be named SQLServer2022-Dev-x64-ENU.iso and will be roughly 1.1 GB to 1.5 GB in size. Step 3: Mount the ISO and Run Setup
To install SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition, you need to mount the ISO file. Here's how:
Choose the directory on your local drive where you want to save the final ISO image.
Click the Download button to start downloading the full ISO file. 🛠️ How to Install SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition
Built-in connectivity to Azure SQL for hybrid scenarios.
Scroll down to find the "Developer" edition and click Download Now .
Before downloading the installer, ensure your development machine meets the minimum hardware and software prerequisites. Hardware Requirements
Minimum 1.4 GHz (64-bit only). 2.0 GHz or faster is recommended.
To get the official ISO, you will use the Microsoft specialized download tool.
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