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Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition
SQL Server 2017 is a comprehensive, mission-critical database for demanding workloads
Version 14.0.1000.20260904 · by Microsoft Corporation
Official site: microsoft.com
About Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition
SQL Server is a central part of the Microsoft data platform. SQL Server is an industry leader in operational database management systems (ODBMS).
SQL Server 2017 Developer is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment.
This package will install SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition using an existing .iso file. If a path to an existing .iso is not supplied, it downloads the same .iso that can be obtained from the [SQL Server Basic Installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=853016)'s *Download Media* menu.
### Operating System requirements for SQL Server Developer
- Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2016 Standard
- Windows Server 2016 Essentials*
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
- Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2012 Standard
- Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Windows Server 2012 Foundation
- Windows 10 Home
- Windows 10 Professional
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows 8.1
How to install Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-sql-server-2017-developer-edition
- Open Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition?
The version listed here is 14.0.1000.20260904, published /Date(1788. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-sql-server-2017-developer-edition. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition safe?
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Developer Edition downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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