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Select the folder on your hard drive where you want the 1GB+ file to be stored.

While Microsoft offers a simple bootstrapper (a small .exe that downloads files during installation), serious professionals often prefer the . Why? An ISO allows for offline installation, deployment on air-gapped servers, consistent virtual machine provisioning, and easier setup for lab environments.

To install SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition, follow these steps: