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How do I install Microsoft SQL Server?

Anonymous
2024-01-04T17:58:44+00:00

I just bought a new Surface Pro 9 with 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor and very disappointed. I have two programs that require Microsoft SQL and can't get either of them to load. Is there a way fix this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-04T22:22:11+00:00

    Hello Steve,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you're having trouble with your new Surface Pro 9. Regarding your issue with Microsoft SQL, the installation of SQL Server is only supported on x64 processors (AMD and Intel). It is no longer supported on x86 processors. For more information, see SQL Server 2019: Hardware & software requirements - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn.

    The Surface pro 9 an ARM based processor may not be compatible of installing SQL server due to its limitations. To learn more about this, see ARM-based Surface devices FAQ - Surface | Microsoft Learn.

    You may also find this article helpful, Support policy for SQL Server - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn.

    Kind regards,

    Lavenia

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-05T15:10:31+00:00

    Yeah, it's not officially supported on ARM-based machines currently. That said, there are quite a few threads on the Parallels forums about installing it on Windows VMs running on M1 MACs (ARM machines too).

    For example:

    https://forum.parallels.com/threads/sql-server-update-to-install-on-windows-for-arm.353532/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/sql-server-on-windows-11-m1-macs.355462/page-2

    In the second one I found a link to a script on github that is supposed to install SQL Server Express in Windows on ARM on these MACs. I don't know for sure if it'll work on the Surface (haven't personally tested it), but it might be worth trying:

    https://github.com/jimm98y/MSSQLEXPRESS-M1-Install

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