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Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition

SQL Server 2022 is the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet, with continued innovation in security, availability, and performance.

Version 16.0.1000.20260902 · by Microsoft Corporation

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Official site: microsoft.com

About Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition

SQL Server 2022 is the most Azure-enabled release yet, with continued performance, security, and availability innovation.

### Overview

SQL Server 2022 integrates with Azure Synapse Link and Azure Purview to enable customers to drive deeper insights, predictions, and governance from their data at scale. Cloud integration is enhanced with disaster recovery to Azure SQL Managed Instance, along with no-ETL connections to cloud analytics, which allow database administrators to manage their data estates with greater flexibility and minimal impact to the end-user. Performance and scalability are automatically enhanced via built-in query intelligence. There is choice and flexibility across languages and platforms, including Linux, Windows, and Kubernetes.

- Business continuity through Azure

- Seamless analytics over on-prem operational data

- Visibility over your entire data estate

- The most secure database over the last 10 years

- Industry-leading performance and availability

### Operating System requirements for SQL Server Developer

- Windows 10 TH1 1507 or greater

- Windows Server 2016 or greater

### Package Specific

#### Package notes

This package will install SQL Server 2022 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/p/?linkid=2215158)'s *Download Media* menu.

#### Package Parameters

The following package parameters can be set:

- `/IsoPath:` - path to a local copy of the .iso file - if not supplied then .iso is downloaded

- `/IgnorePendingReboot` - don't check for pending reboot (Warning, SQL Server installation may fail if reboots are pending)

All other package parameters are passed through to SQL Server Setup, allowing you to customise the installation as necessary.

The following are set by default:

How to install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-sql-server-2022-developer-edition
  4. Open Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition?

The version listed here is 16.0.1000.20260902, published /Date(1788. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-sql-server-2022-developer-edition. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition safe?

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 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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