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Silent install command for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer 16.0.1000.6
The exact silent switches the Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer installer accepts, plus a one-line command you can paste into a script, Intune Win32 app, or Configuration Manager package.
One-line silent install (x64)
SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"
Run from the directory containing SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe. Download the installer from the Direct link below first.
| Architecture | Scope | Type | Silent switches | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x64 | - | EXE | Declared by publisher |
- Declared by publisher means the switches come straight from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs.
- Default for {type} means the manifest doesn't specify silent switches, so the framework's standard switches are shown (e.g.
/Sfor NSIS,/quiet /norestartfor MSI).
Frequently asked questions
What is the silent install command for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer?
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer uses EXE. After downloading the installer, run: SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server". The silent install switches are /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server".
How do I deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer via Intune or Configuration Manager?
Use winget for the cleanest path: winget install --id Microsoft.SQLServer.2022.Developer --exact 16.0.1000.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. If winget isn't viable in your environment, package the publisher's installer directly using the silent switches above.
Where do these silent switches come from?
The switches marked "Declared by publisher" come from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs. Switches marked "Default for EXE" come from the installer framework's documented defaults.
Prefer the winget route? See the full Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer install page.