Install SQL Server 2022 (2024)

By: Daniel Calbimonte |Updated: 2023-11-17 |Comments (6) | Related: > Install and Uninstall

Problem

SQL Server 2022 is the latest version of SQL Server, designed to be more integratedwith Azure. This new version contains several new features and, in this tutorial,we walk through the SQL Server 2022 installation process.

Solution

In this tutorial, we will show how to install SQL Server 2022 step by step. Atthe time this tutorial was written, SQL Server 2022 was at version 16.0.4065.3.

Prerequisites

• At least 1 GB of memory (512MB for the Express Edition). However, it isrecommended to have 4 GB (1 GB for the Express Edition). If you requireDQS, then 2 GB is required.
• At least a x64 Processor of 1.4 GHz (recommended a 2 Ghz processor or higher).
• 6 GB of storage space.
• At least a super VGA 800X600 monitor or better.
• An internet connection.
• At least Windows 10 or at least Windows Server 2016 operating system.

Download and Install Microsoft SQL Server 2022

You can download the installation file from Microsoft.com:SQL Server 2022 Download

You have several options:

• SQL Server on Azure - is the version in the Microsoft cloud.For more information, refer tothis link.
• SQL Server at the edge - is a SQL Server for the IoT (Internetof Things). This is used to get real-time data with high-performance for IoTsolutions.
• SQL Server on-premises - is for SQL Server installed onlocal machines.

In addition, there are 2 free versions.

• Developer - which has all the features of the SQL ServerEnterprise edition.
• Express - which is also free, but has limited features.

The main differences between the Developer and the Express edition is that youcan use the Express edition in production (but it has several feature limitations)whereas the Developer edition can be used only in Development, Testing or for Teachingpurposes.

Finally, you have 3 options:

• Windows - to install in your local server in a Windowsmachine or Virtual Machine with Microsoft Windows.
• Linux - to install SQL Server on Linux. For more informationabout Linux, refer to this article.
• Docker - is like a simplified virtual machine that containsthe necessary components to run an application without requiring an entire operativesystem. It is a very portable lightweight container to run applications.

In this example, we will install SQL Server Developer edition on-premises.

Download the installer and once downloaded the installation wizard has 3 options:

• Basic - install SQL Server with the default options.
• Custom - this option allows you to select the componentsto install. You will be able to select several other options like SSIS, SSAS,DQS, MDS and other features.
• Download Media - this option allows you to download theinstaller and run the install later.

For this article, we will use Custom.

Next, the installer will ask where to save the download, once selected pressInstall.

This will download and run the install package.

The SQL Server Installation Center will open after the download completes andon the Installation page, we have the following options. We willselect Installation to install SQL Server.

On the installation page we have the following options.

1. New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation.
   • We will use this option to install a new instance.
2. Install SQL Server Reporting Services.
   • This software is used to create Reports not only from SQL data, butalso from other data sources.
3. Install SQL Server Management Tools
   • Install various tools to work with SQL Server.
4. Install SQL Server Data Tools
   • In the past, you could install Analysis Services, SSRS, and SSIS projectswith SSDT, but starting withVisual Studio 2019, these projects are not included with SSDT.
5. New SQL Server failover cluster installation
   • Install a new node in a failover cluster used for high availability
6. Add node to a SQL Server failover cluster
   • Add nodes to a failover cluster
7. Upgrade from a previous version of SQL Server
   • Let’s you upgrade from a previous SQL Server version

We will pick New SQL Server stand-alone installation or add featuresto an existing installation.

There will be a few screens to go through to check for any updates

Edition

On the next screen, you can enter a product key or use a free edition. You canuse 3 options:

• Evaluation. The evaluation edition is for 180 days duration.
• Developer. The Developer edition is for development purposes,testing or teaching purposes. It cannot be used in Production.
• Express. This version can be used in production, but itcomes with various feature limitations.

In addition, you can use the pay-as-you-go billing through Microsoft Azure option.This option is great if you want SQL Server for a limited time or if you do notuse on weekends. You can scale out or scale down. This option offers an Enterpriseand Standard edition. The main differences between these 2 options are the featuresavailable. The enterprise edition contains all the features, whereas the Standardedition has some limitations.

Also, you can use the product key. The product key is used to specify the licenseof your SQL Server. If you purchase a license. Microsoft will provide you licensefor an Edition of SQL Server. You will need to enter an alphanumeric key in SQLServer.

There are 2 options for the product key.

• I have a SQL Server license with Software Assurance or SQL Subscription.If you have a subscription or a software assurance, your payment will be reduced.The software assurance also includes some benefits during the upgrades, migrationand technical support.
• I have a SQL Server license only. This option means that you will enterthe license only and you do not have a Software Assurance or a SQL Server Subscription.

License Terms

Read the license terms to make sure that you agree and press Next.

Microsoft Update

The Microsoft Update can check if there are updates. You can enable this optionand Microsoft Update will check for updates. Press Next to continue.

In Microsoft SQL Server, the updates are using the CUs. The CUs are CumulativeUpdates. These updates contain patches and fixes to improve the functionality andsecurity of the SQL Server. Make sure to have your CUs updated.

You can see the last CU for SQL Server 2022here.

Install Rules

The install rules window verifies possible problems during the installation.For example, the machine may not have the current .NET framework installed, or thefirewall may need some ports enabled. In this example, we have two warnings. Thefirewall and the side-by-side upgrade warnings. You can click view detailed reportfor more details or on the warning link to get more info. Note, it is not recommendedto install the machine on a domain controller and the .NET framework that is recommendedis 4.7.2 or later.

Windows Firewall Warning

If the firewall is enabled, you need to check if the required ports are enabled.If they are disabled, your services may not work. If you need more information aboutSQL Ports, please refer to this link:SQL Server Ports for Various Components. If you need more information to configurethe firewall, please refer to this link:Configure Windows Firewall to Work with SQL Server.

Azure Extension for SQL Server

You can enable the Azure Extension for SQL Server. This new feature allows toregister your SQL Server and use the Azure AD, the Azure Arc-enabled SQL Serverusing a pay-as-you-go billing. You will need to have an Azure Account for this feature.If you want to install it later, you can configure using the Azure Portal or usingthe Azure API.

Feature Selection

The feature selection includes several options as shown below.

• Database Engine Services
  • Main component of SQL Server
• SQL Server Replication
  • Replicate data to different databases or SQL Servers. For more information,please refer to thisreplication article.
• Machine Learning Services and Languages Extension
  • RunR andPython in your SQL Server database
• Full Text and Semantics
  • Search large sets of text in the database. This is a powerful searchservice that can improve performance when searching text data.
• Data Quality Services
  • Fix, enrich, standardize and check your data.
• PolyBase Query Service
  • Integrate Big Data Hadoop solutions with SQL Server
• Analysis Services
  • Service for SQL Server OLAP solutions
• Data Quality Client
  • Manage and handle data quality
• Integration Services
  • Import and export data with custom workflows. You can use theScale Out Master or the Scale Out Worker. These configurations are relatedto the package execution work process and optimize the execution.
• SQL Client Connectivity SDK
  • Additional tools for connectivity to SQL Server
• Master Data Services
  • Centralize and manage similar data across your databases
• SQL Server Extension for Azure
  • Additional extensions that can be used for Azure

We will just install the database engine.

Instance Configuration

In the instance configuration, we enter a name to be used for the SQL Serverinstance. In this example, I am creating a new database engine with the instancename of instance2022. You could use the default as well.

Server Configuration

The server configuration allows creating or adding service accounts for the differentservices used by SQL Server. You can use the defaults or create new accounts withcustom security and passwords to run the services.

The Grant Perform Volume Maintenance Tasks privilege to SQL Server Database EngineService. This privilege improves the performance for database operations like databasecreation, restorations or improves the speed of the file growth.

Database Engine Configuration

The database engine configuration allows you to configure several parts of theinstallation.

Server Configuration

• Select the type of SQL Server authentication mode to connect the instance,eithermixed mode orWindows authentication. You can also add accounts that should have completeaccess to SQL Server. The Add Current User, will add the user used during theinstallation as an administrator.

Data Directories

You can specify the system database path by configuring your Data root Directory.Also, you can define where to store the Data directory and the Database Log. Thebackup directory can also be specified. It is a best practice to store the databases,log files and backups in different disks for security and performance best practices.

TempDB

• The TempDB is an important system database used to store temporary data.The configuration and values specified can improve the performance.

MaxDOP

• MaxDOP is important to have a good performance. For more information, pleasecheck out thisMAXDOP settings article.

Memory

• The memory settings let you specify the maximum server memory used by SQL Server.For more information about setting the max value, please refer tosetting a fixed amount of memory for the SQL Server article.

Filestream

• FILESTREAM is used to store files outside of the database like videos, PDFs,Word files, Excel files, and others.

Ready to Install

Once everything is configured, you can check the configuration and press theInstall button to continue. You will now go to the InstallationProgress windows and finally go to the Complete page.

Complete

If everything is successful, MS SQL Server 2022 will be installed, and the relationaldatabase management system is ready for use.

The installation time takes between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the componentsinstalled.

Next Steps

The next step is to connect to SQL Server and begin working on SQL database developmentand administration. To do that, you should download Microsoft SQL Server ManagementStudio (SSMS).

Check out these resources to get started:

• Download SQL Server Management Studio
• Using SSMS to Connect to SQL Server Database Engine

Here are some other SQL Server 2022 articles:

• Get Ready for SQL Server 2022
• My Favorite T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2022

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Article Last Updated: 2023-11-17