Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer 16.0.1000.6

SQL Server 2022 Developer is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment.

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About Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer

SQL Server 2022 Developer is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version16.0.1000.6
Release date2022-11-15
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64
Package IDMicrosoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer

Install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer free?

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

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

The latest version is 16.0.1000.6, released on Nov 15, 2022.

Is it safe to download Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 5d9d277dccef80f2395f915664bd8e63fe7496b7b9c005c2f0c78a3c70d03813.

Which Windows versions does Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer support?

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer silently?

Run the offline installer with "SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server", or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer -e.