Will ARM CPU architecture be supported for SQL Server ?

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Will ARM CPU architecture be supported for SQL Server ?

Jakub Janiš 101

Hello,

I would like to kindly ask if there are any plans for the SQL Server (current or the coming 2022 version) to support the ARM CPU architecture. You know, I think quite many Mac users might be using the SQL Server 2017/2019 docker images for development but as people now switch to the new ARM-based laptops, the existing docker images for the fully-fledged SQL Server just won't work there.
Thank you for any response to this.

Please see also the link to github discussion thread on this topic:
https://github.com/microsoft/mssql-docker/issues/668

With regards,
Jakub J.

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Answer 1

Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,586

Hi @Jakub Janiš ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

Will ARM CPU architecture be supported for SQL Server ?

Processor Type
x64 Processor: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium IV with EM64T support
You should pay more attention to: Installation of SQL Server is supported on x64 processors only. It is no longer supported on x86 processors.

Best regards,
Seeya

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Jakub Janiš 101 Reputation points

2021-11-17T09:35:22.037+00:00

Yeah, I get it. I'm sorry for my inexact question. If I understand it correctly, as you mentioned it's now possible to run SQL Server on an ARM processor, but solely the Opteron one (not any other ones, such as Apple's M1 ARM).
Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,586 Reputation points

2021-11-17T10:14:00.247+00:00

Hi @Jakub Janiš ,

Yes. As for Apple's M1, Microsoft has not stated yet.
It may be possible, but there seems to be a lot of bugs. This may also be something Microsoft is considering.
If my answer help you, please accept it. By doing so, it will benefit all community members who are having this similar issue. Your contribution is highly appreciated.
Have a nice day.

Best regards,
Seeya
Jakub Janiš 101 Reputation points

2021-11-17T11:24:38.98+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback.
Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,586 Reputation points

2021-11-18T01:38:56.207+00:00

You are the most welcome.
So in the end, your hope that Microsoft can support the installation of SQL Server on Apple's M1 architecture as soon as possible, and there are official documents for reading.
I suggest you submit your feedback here.
https://feedback.azure.com/d365community/forum/04fe6ee0-3b25-ec11-b6e6-000d3a4f0da0
Because any upgrades and changes to Microsoft's software are derived from customer opinions and feedback.
Hope my answer can help you.
Jakub Janiš 101 Reputation points

2021-11-18T05:51:53.62+00:00

Ok, thank you again. I just submitted the idea in there.

It can be found here:
https://feedback.azure.com/d365community/idea/949650e5-3248-ec11-a819-0022484bf651
Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,586 Reputation points

2021-11-18T08:36:53.05+00:00

Good day for you.
William McNamara 1 Reputation point

2022-04-05T21:04:14.1+00:00

Just an FYI here, the information about Opteron is wrong.

Opteron is based on the AMD64 architecture, which is a subset of the x86 architecture. it is not ARM-based.

Answer 2

Paul Holmes 11

You install and run ARM64 SQL Server on an M1 Mac using Docker. It’s the SQL Server engine minus a few of the lesser used parts such as memory based tables.

I have it running, and it’s FAST. As well as using Azure Data Studio on the Mac, I can also connect to it from SSMS on a PC on the same network.

Here’s how to install. It took me about 10 minutes to install and have it running.

https://database.guide/how-to-install-sql-server-on-an-m1-mac-arm64/

JD Landry 1 Reputation point

2022-03-29T18:06:12.37+00:00

Paul,

I am trying to get SQL Server installed on my M1 MacBook Pro so that I can run an Estimating program for my construction company. I am not familiar with SQL in any way. I just need it installed so that my Estimating software can utilize it.

If you don't mind, could you please walk a novice through how to get it installed?

You can e-mail me directly at ******@cox.net, or if you would like to chat via the telephone, please e-mail me and we can do that, as well. I would REALLY appreciate your help!!!
Lein Ton 11 Reputation points

2022-04-21T08:40:03.05+00:00

Thanks for the tip, Paul. Less than 10 minutes indeed. Wow..
Kostas Katramados 1 Reputation point

2022-04-21T09:27:08.887+00:00

This is not exactly accurate. You suggest a different version and there are compatibility issues.
Prasad Kudale 1 Reputation point

2022-05-12T11:50:36.407+00:00

Hey @Paul Holmes
I'm getting the exception - Common Language Runtime(CLR) is not enabled on this instance for some queries using Azure-SQL-Edge because it does not support some data types. So do you know any workaround for this?
Olaf Helper 47,436 Reputation points

2022-05-12T11:55:28.147+00:00

In which way is this related to the origin question?
Write a new post and describe detailed what you have and what the issue is.
Prasad Kudale 1 Reputation point

2022-05-12T14:49:24.993+00:00

I was trying a workaround suggested in the answer.
Nguyễn Minh Tâm 1 Reputation point

2022-10-19T18:33:05.347+00:00

can you guide me how to connect Windows using Microsoft Sql Server Management Studio?
Nguyễn Minh Tâm 1 Reputation point

2022-10-19T18:36:30.893+00:00

can you guide me how to connect Windows using Microsoft Sql Server Management Studio?

Answer 3

Khoi Phan Ngoc 10

I have a same question. I have Surface pro X SQ which win 11 on it. However, it is go with Microsoft® SQ1™. I found it is the ARM with 64 bit. When I install SQL Server 2022 on it, SQL Server failed with exit code 2068052294. So I cannot install SQL Server on the ARM architecture, can I? May be an image of screen and text

Ayanda Mkhize 5 Reputation points

2024-08-17T20:17:57.56+00:00

I have successfully installed SQL 2014 Express and SSMS 19.3 on Windows 11 ARM64 VM on Azure Now testing to restore the common database and backup so as to ensure that my X64 Application will work.

Answer 4

Olaf Helper 47,436

See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/install/hardware-and-software-requirements-for-installing-sql-server-ver15?view=sql-server-ver15#pmosr
Only supported CPU are x64 types and I can't imagine this will change in near future.

Jakub Janiš 101 Reputation points

2021-11-17T07:31:18.197+00:00

Ok, thank you for your answer.

Answer 5

Ayanda Mkhize 5

I was just testing this now on Azure VM running the Windows 11 ARM X64 i tried to install the App installed successfully but when trying to install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). but it failed

Ayanda Mkhize 5 Reputation points

2024-08-17T18:15:46.1733333+00:00

I have successfully installed SQL 2014 Express and SSMS 19.3 on Windows 11 ARM64 VM on Azure Now testing to restore the common database and backup so as to ensure that my X64 Application will work.

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