Official images are available on Docker Hub; instructions can be found in the Microsoft SQL Server Docker Quickstart. 3. SQL Server Compact (Deprecated)
If your goal is to avoid a massive server installation but still use the SQL Server engine, is the closest official alternative. It is a lightweight version of SQL Server Express designed specifically for developers. sql server portable download
Microsoft provides a free version of SQL Server called SQL Server Express, which can be used as a portable version. To download SQL Server Express, follow these steps: Official images are available on Docker Hub; instructions