Sql Server For Mac [exclusive]

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

Near-native for most OLTP workloads due to efficient virtualization. sql server for mac

Identical to production Linux environment; easy version switching; low overhead. Cons: Docker Desktop licensing for enterprises; requires Docker knowledge; storage persistence must be managed via volumes. : SQL Server 2022 works on Apple Silicon

| Hypervisor | Apple Silicon Support | SQL Server Guest OS | Performance Overhead | |------------|----------------------|---------------------|----------------------| | UTM (QEMU) | Yes | Ubuntu 22.04 ARM | Moderate-High | | Parallels Desktop | Yes | Windows 11 ARM or Ubuntu | Low | | VMware Fusion (Tech Preview) | Yes | Linux ARM | Moderate | easy version switching