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user274225
user274225

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Is it possible to install SQL Server 2005 (enterprise edition) on Windows Server 2008?

Is it possible to install SQL Server 2005 (Enterprise Edition) on Windows Server 2008?

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gbn
gbn

Reputation: 432261

Yes.

What does the MS site for SQL Server 2005 say? (my bold)

SQL Server 2005 on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

In an effort to provide customers with more secure products, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Windows Vista are supported by SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 1 (SP1), and for all other editions will be supported by SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later when it becomes available. Earlier versions of SQL Server, including SQL Server 2000 (all editions including Desktop Engine edition, a.k.a MSDE), SQL Server 7.0, and SQL Server 6.5, will not be supported on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista.

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Guffa
Guffa

Reputation: 700332

Yes. The SQL Server version doesn't have to match the operating system version, as it is for example with the IIS.

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marc_s
marc_s

Reputation: 754478

Sure, why shouldn't it be possible to do that???

Just do it! I don't see any reasons why you should have any issues with this setup.

Go ahead and try it - if you run into any actual problems, come back (but preferably to http://Serverfault.com) and ask for help.

Upvotes: 1

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