In this article, I will detail the installation process for SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). The most recent version of SQL Server is 2022, and the most recent iteration of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was on March 13, 2023. Developer Edition is complimentary.

Microsoft SQL Server Editions
There are four distinct edition variants available for SQL Server 2022.
    Enterprise - This edition has more features than any other
        It is the premium edition.
        Production utilization
        License cost
    Standard – Use in production
        License cost
        Enterprise Express – Free Software/Free to Download and Install has more features.
        It has a size limit of 10 GB and is only used for minor applications.
    Developer - Free to obtain and install software
        Developer is identical to Enterprise, but for non-production use.
        It is utilized to learn, construct, and test.

I'm utilizing SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition because it's a free download and installation.
How can SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition be installed?

Step 1
Downloading SQL Server 2022 from https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/sql-server/sql-server-downloads is required for installation.

Step 2
Click the "Download" button to acquire the executable file for SQL Server 2022.

Step 3
Open the system's download path and locate the executable file. SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe


Step 4
Double-click the SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe file to begin the installation.

Step 5
After a double-click, the system will request permission: "Do you wish to permit the following to make changes to this computer? To continue installing SQL Server 2022, click agree. Or select "Yes" when prompted about security.

Step 6
Choose the Basic installation type when prompted by the installer to select the installation type.

Step 7
Accept Microsoft license terms, then click the Accept button.


Step 8
Click the Install button. The installer automatically downloads and installs SQL Server.

Step 9
After loading packages, the progress bar will be shown. Wait for a few minutes while the installer downloads and installs packages.

Installation completed for Database Engine.

Congratulations!!! You have successfully installed SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition.

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