How to Install SQL Server 2025 on a Mac (2026 Guide)

Running Microsoft SQL Server on a Mac is smoother than ever in 2026. In this guide, we walk through installing Rosetta 2, configuring Docker Desktop for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4), and launching the full SQL Server 2025 (or 2022) engine. We also discuss why Azure SQL Edge is a thing of the past and why the full engine is now the way to go. Read the full article here: https://database.guide/how-to-install-sql-server-on-a-mac-in-2026/