: Minimum 4 GB; 16 GB is strongly recommended for professional use. Disk Space :
: Faster installations on multiple machines since you only download the source files once.
: Once the layout is created, you can install Visual Studio on completely air-gapped machines.
Creating a (also known as a "local layout") is the most efficient way to install the IDE on machines without a reliable internet connection or to standardize a version across a development team. This guide provides the exact steps to build, maintain, and use your offline setup. Why Use an Offline Installer?