To reiterate on what we emphasized on how to install SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition on Windows Server 2019 Microsoft produces SQL Server Developer edition which is a full-featured free edition, licensed for use as a development and test database in a non-production environment. We are going to install the same version of SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition but on the new on Windows Server 2022. What you should know is that it is also provided for macOS, Ubuntu, SLES, RHEL and Windows operating systems.
You can also install Windows Server 2022 using this guide: Install Windows Server 2022
Before we begin, head over to the Microsoft SQL Server Downloads page and download SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition.
Step 1: Run SQL Server 2019 installer application
Navigate to the directory/folder where you downloaded the application then double-click it to start the installation process.
An interface similar to the one shown below will come up.
Step 2: Select Custom Installation
You have the “Basic“, “Custom” and “Download Medium” installation types. I recommend you choose “Custom” to tweak your installation of SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition on Windows Server 2022.
Click on the “Custom” tab. In case you do not want files to be downloaded in the default location, you can specify a directory where SQL Server will store files downloaded for installation here. Remember that your disk should also have sufficient space. We recommend 25GB and above.
After you have chosen the drive you would wish to receive the files to be downloaded, click on “Install“.
Be patient as the download begins, it may take some time. Feel at ease to switch on some music here.
Step 3: Choose Installation
At the instance all of the packages have downloaded, a new page as illustrated below will follow. Click on “Installation“
Step 4: Choose New SQL Server standalone
After Step 3, choose the first option in the list and proceed to the next step. This is illustrated below.
Step 5: Specify Edition You want to install
This step depends on whether you need “Developer“, “Evaluation” or “Express“. Their differences are described in the window. Since we are installing the “Developer” edition, let us proceed with that option from the drop down list then Click “Next“
Step 6: Agree License Terms
Select the “I accept the license terms and Privacy Statement” Radio and click on “Next“.
Step 7: Microsoft Update Option
You can either select the “Microsoft update” radio to check on updates automatically or not in this step then click “Next“.
In case an update is found during this stage, it will install it. Give it a few seconds then proceed to the next step. If not, you will be taken to the next step of “Install Rules“