Run SQL Server 2025 and SQL Server Management Studio on macOS Tahoe

Short version (Edit 2025-11-26: If you still want to use containers, Anthony Nocentino has the answer for you here: https://www.nocentino.com/posts/2025-11-26-sql-server-2025-docker-desktop-avx-issue/) You want to get this running as fast as possible. Do these four steps, and then check the compatibility section later in this post. Step 1: Install Parallels Desktop That annual license fee is worth…