Can I install Sql Server 2008 on my windows home server

Question

I would like to do more with my Windows Home server than file sharing and backups.

Has anyone tried installing SQL Server 2008 (any version, but I'm using Professional) on a Windows Home Server?

Answer 1

SQL Server 2008 Standard is currently running on my Windows Home Server without issue.

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You can install it on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 which have the same codebase as WHS so I suppose it's not too surprising that it took.

Answer 2

SQL Express will definitely work. I wouldn't know about the full versions, but I imagine Developer will work too.

Just be careful where you store your database files if you're planning to let them grow.