: Locate the "Developer" edition and click Download now . This will download a small executable (e.g., SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe ).
: Click Download . The setup files are over 1 GB in size, so completion time depends on your internet speed. How to Install SQL Server 2022 Offline
: Specify the folder where you want to save the offline installer.
To download the , you must first download a small "bootstrapper" file from the official Microsoft site and use it to generate the full installation media. This "Download Media" option creates a standalone ISO or CAB file that allows for installation on machines without an active internet connection. Step-by-Step: Download the Offline Installer
: Go to the Microsoft SQL Server downloads page.
Once you have the media (ISO or CAB files), you can move it to your target machine using a USB drive or network share.
: Choose ISO (recommended for mounting as a virtual drive) or CAB (compressed files).