Here I’ll show you how to install SQL Server on a Mac with VirtualBox running Windows (a free trial edition).
The result of this is that you’ll have both Windows and SQL Server running on your Mac. And because you’re using VirtualBox, switching between macOS and Windows is as easy as switching between any other application.
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As mentioned, this method involves Windows. If that scares you, then you might be better off installing SQL Server on your Mac via a Docker container. That method doesn’t involve Windows in any shape or form.
But if you don’t mind using Windows (or if you need to), here are the main steps for installing SQL Server for Windows on your Mac using VirtualBox:
Below are more detailed instructions for each of these steps.
Download and Install VirtualBox
VirtualBox is virtualization software by Oracle. It allows you to create virtual machines on your computer. This allows you to install other operating systems onto your Mac (or other computer). The benefit of this is that, once you’ve installed another operating system on your Mac, you can run any software that runs on that operating system.
Create a New Virtual Machine (VM)
This is where you create a new virtual machine that you will install Windows on.
Once you’ve finished, your new virtual machine will appear in the VirtualBox side panel.
Download the Windows ISO image
Now that we’ve created a virtual machine, we can go ahead and install Windows on that. But first we need to download it.
If you already have access to a fully licensed edition of Windows by all means use that.
If you intend to keep using Windows (i.e. pay for it), download an ISO file from the Microsoft download page.
Otherwise, you can install a free Windows evaluation trial from the Microsoft Evaluation Center. This allows you to install Windows for free, and trial it for 90 days. If you prefer this option, go to the Evaluation Center and select an edition of Windows to download. Note that the Evaluation Center usually only has the Enterprise Edition and Windows Server.
Once downloaded, move the file to the VirtualBox VMs folder. For example /Users/Bob/VirtualBox VMs/. Or even better, just download the file directly to that folder). This isn’t essential though – if you have another place for the file, go ahead and use that instead.
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Once Windows is installed, the Windows desktop will be displayed.
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Download and Install SQL Server
These steps are done using Windows inside the virtual machine you just created (not with your macOS).
Once SQL Server has been installed, a screen will appear with Installation has completed successfully! Keep this screen open for now – this screen has a button to install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). See below for how to install SSMS.
Download and Install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)Microsoft Sql Server 2016 Developer Edition
SQL Server Management Studio is a GUI tool from Microsoft that helps you manage SQL Server. SSMS is one of many tools that you can use with SQL Server, so this step is optional. However, if you’re learning how to use SQL Server, you should definitely learn how to use SSMS.
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Once SSMS has been installed, you can open it via the Windows Start menu.
When you open SQL Server Management Studio, a connection will need to be established to SQL Server. A connection box will pop up, allowing you to enter your details or confirm the ones that have been pre-populated. Go ahead and click Connect to start using SQL Server.
Optional Extra: Install the VirtualBox Guest Additions
Guest Additions is a free optional extra that can make your life easier when working with your virtual machine. Guest Additions provides closer integration between the virtual machine and the host machine. Guest Additions provides features such as shared folders, time synchronization, mouse pointer integration, and more.
The VirtualBox Guest Additions are installed inside the virtual machine after you’ve installed Windows (or other operating system).
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For more information about the Guest Additions, as well as installation instructions, see this Guest Additions help article on the VirtualBox website.
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