how to download SQL server 2016 developer edition

Gollapudi, Yogi 6 Reputation points
2022-04-19T19:47:23.123+00:00

how to download SQL Server 2016 developer edition.

I have visual studio dev essentials, even though I couldn't see that version either under downloads and Benefits.

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  1. Tom Phillips 17,771 Reputation points
    2022-04-22T18:31:24.733+00:00

    MS no longer supports SQL 2016 Developer edition. Therefore it is no longer on the download site.

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  2. Michael Taylor 60,326 Reputation points
    2022-04-19T20:06:09.62+00:00

    The latest version of SQL Server Dev edition can be downloaded for free here. You do not need a subscription for it. Note that it is only for development/test.

    If you have a subscription then you can get to the Dev edition by using the Downloads link at the top and then searching for SQL Server.

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  4. Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,586 Reputation points
    2022-04-20T02:13:01.207+00:00

    Hi @Gollapudi, Yogi ,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!
    You can download the file from the link cooldadtx post.
    Please read this article about how to install it. Of course some of the options inside are just for reference.
    https://www.sqlservertutorial.net/install-sql-server/

    Best regards,
    Seeya


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  5. Casey Jones 1 Reputation point
    2022-12-19T16:31:55.413+00:00

    A bit late, but I had luck here:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-sql-server-2016

    Hope this helps someone.


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