Follow these steps to obtain the full SQL Server 2022 Developer media:
If prompted, sign in with a (no subscription needed for Developer tools).
Navigate to the folder you selected and run the setup.exe file inside. Follow the SQL Server Installation Center prompts: Select Installation from the left sidebar. Choose New SQL Server stand-alone installation .
Necessary if you are working with Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS), or Reporting Services (SSRS). Troubleshooting Common Issues
After the splash screen, the SQL Server Installation Center will launch. Instead of clicking "Installation" or "Basic," look at the left-hand side menu and click " Download Media ."
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Bootstrapper keeps downloading small file | Choose "Download Media" not "Install" | | Visual Studio subscription asks for paid plan | Use free Microsoft account; Developer tools are free | | Download is slow | Microsoft throttles; use a download manager like Free Download Manager | | ISO won't mount | File may be corrupted – redownload and verify size |
SQL Server 2022 installation media typically includes .
Click to fetch the execution stub file, which is typically named SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe and measures roughly 4 to 8 MB in size. Step 2: Extract the Full Offline Media Package Download SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition
The installer displays three installation choices: Basic , Custom , and Download Media . Click . Select your preferred language (default is English). Choose your target package format:
: A single disk image file that can be mounted as a virtual drive. This is generally recommended for most users. : A set of compressed files for the setup. Select your language (e.g., English) and choose a Download Location on your hard drive.
The setup wizard will show a summary of all your selections. Review them, and if everything is correct, click the "Install" button to begin the process. The installation might take 10-20 minutes depending on your hardware.
: Open TCP port 1433 if you need other machines on your local network to connect to your database.
Set a strong password for the system administrator ( sa ) account.
