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This installs sqlcmd and bcp for connecting to remote SQL Server instances. It does not run a local database.

: SQL Server 2022 works on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3), but some legacy versions may have compatibility issues. sql server for mac

Another way to run SQL Server on a Mac is by using a Docker container. Docker provides a lightweight and isolated environment for running applications, including SQL Server. To run SQL Server in a Docker container on a Mac: This installs sqlcmd and bcp for connecting to

# Connect to local Docker container sqlcmd -S localhost,1433 -U sa -P 'YourStrong!Passw0rd' sql server for mac

While this method provides a native Windows environment for running SQL Server, it can be resource-intensive and requires significant setup and maintenance.