How to install Microsoft SQL server management on MacOS M3

jack281 0 Reputation points
2023-11-18T21:10:57.26+00:00

How to install Microsoft SQL server management on MacOS M3.

Hello, for two days I’m trying to get Microsoft SQL management studio on MacBook with M3 processor. I was trying to do it with parellels, but it didn’t work. Is there any possibilities to get mssql on Mac excluding azure? I need Management studio for school.

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  1. Rahul Randive 5,656 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2023-11-19T04:45:31.75+00:00

    Hi @jack281

    As per Microsoft document, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms?view=sql-server-ver16

    SSMS is available only as a 32-bit application for Windows. If you need a tool that runs on operating systems other than Windows, we recommend Azure Data Studio. Azure Data Studio is a cross-platform tool that runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. For details, see Azure Data Studio.

    Thank you!

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  2. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 48,561 Reputation points
    2023-11-19T17:14:25.74+00:00

    For arm azure data studio is your only option

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-data-studio/download-azure-data-studio?view=sql-server-ver16&tabs=win-install%2Cwin-user-install%2Credhat-install%2Cwindows-uninstall%2Credhat-uninstall

    as you have a m3 you could try hosting intel windows with

    https://mac.getutm.app

    it will be slower than parallels and not as integrated and more complex to setup.

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