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Install SQL server 2022 on computer with Snapdragon processor

Maria Johansson 25 Reputation points
2025-10-06T11:05:05.8633333+00:00

I have tried to install SQL Server 2022 Express Edition on my Lenovo with Snapdragon Processor a couple of times and get Errors every time. Now finally I read an article explaining that Microsoft SQL Server do not support Snapdragon processor, which means I will never be able to install completely. Is that correct?

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Alberto Morillo 35,506 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2025-10-06T13:33:39.45+00:00

The answer is yes. Not even SQL Server 2025 can be installed on computers using ARM processors. SQL Server management tools are also not supported on ARM except Azure Data Studio that will be retired on February 2026.

On that scenario, your workable paths are: use a hosted SQL Server (Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance) or connect to an x64 VM/server where SQL Server is installed. There are an Azure SQL free edition and an Azure SQL DTU-model Basic that costs around 5 dollars a month.

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