up vote 1 down vote favorite
share [g+] share [fb]

Is it possible to install SQL Server 2005 Developer SP3 on Windows Server 2008 R2?

If so, is there anything special that needs to be done to get it to install properly?

link|improve this question
feedback

1 Answer

up vote 3 down vote

It's fully supported, as stated here:

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 and SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 and later versions are supported. SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 2 and SQL Server 2008 Express Runtime RTM are also supported.

Just be sure to install the x64 version, as Windows Server 2008 R2 exists only as a x64 system.

link|improve this answer
Not that you would want to since there is a 64-bit version, but SQL 2005 32-bit will run on an x64 system. – KCotreau Jul 15 '11 at 10:45
1  
That's why I said it... you can install the x86 version by mistake :-) – Massimo Jul 15 '11 at 10:54
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.