💡 Save the ISO to a shared network drive or USB stick – it’s a one-time 3 GB download that saves hours across multiple dev machines.

By default, the file you downloaded is an "Online Installer." If you want to install SQL Server on a machine without an internet connection, or if you prefer to keep a backup, you need the . Run the SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe file you just downloaded.

Always download from Microsoft’s official channels. Third-party sites risk outdated, tampered, or malware-infected files.

: Choose where you want to save the large ISO file (approx. 1GB+).

On the page, you will see three main cards: