Transfer the or folder to the offline server using a USB drive or internal network share.

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By using the offline installer—typically in the form of an —you avoid common download interruptions and can perform a "clean" installation without needing a live connection. How to Download the SQL Server 2022 Offline Installer

To install on a machine without an internet connection, you first need to use an online machine to download the full media. Microsoft no longer provides a single, direct ISO link for some editions, instead using a small "bootstrapper" to fetch the larger offline files. 1. Download the Media