Replace the container name and password with your own. The Mac uses the Linux image (the SQL Server for Linux Docker image).ĭocker run -d -name Homer -e 'ACCEPT_EULA=Y' -e 'SA_PASSWORD=myPassw0rd' -p 1433:1433 microsoft/mssql-server-linux
#Default sa password sql server on mac install#
Now that we've installed Docker and increased its memory allocation, we can go ahead and install SQL Server. OK, we're now ready to install SQL Server on your Mac. I've written a tutorial with screenshots: Install Docker on a Mac and Configure for SQL Server.
This is made possible by running SQL Server from a Docker container. Microsoft has made SQL Server available for macOS and Linux systems. Install SQL Server directly to your Mac - no virtual machine required!