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Can you use SQL Server 2005 in Windows 8?
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (the release version and service packs) and earlier versions of SQL Server are not supported on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8.
Is the SQL Server 2008 R2 compatible with Windows?
SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 are not supported in Minimal Server Interface mode or Server Core mode. For more information about the installation options that are available when you install Windows Server 2012, see Windows Server Installation Options.
Can you use SQL Server 2012 on Windows 10?
The Books Online topic Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2012 has not yet been updated to reflect the support for Windows Server 2016. SQL Server 2008 R2 is not supported on Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016. SQL Server 2008 is not supported on Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016.
Do you need Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2008?
For SQL Server 2008 R2, you have to install Service Pack 3 (SP3) or a later version. Please also check known setup issues when you install SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8.
When to install SQL Server on Windows 10?
Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016, you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation. For SQL Server 2019 on Windows. The release is supported at the SQL Server 2019 on Windows RTM Release version. For SQL Server 2017 on Windows
Which is the latest version of SQL Server?
The release is supported at the SQL Server 2019 on Windows RTM Release version. The release is supported at the SQL Server 2017 on Windows RTM Release version. You must apply SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 or a later update. For more information, see How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2016.