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SQL Server 2005 32 Bit Version on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64

  • September 24, 2010 at 10:34 am

    #228737

    Can't seem to find an answer. If we install a Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 bit server, can I install the SQL Server 2005 32 bit version on it? Or would Windows Server 2008 need to be at 32 bit?

    Thanks all.

    Roger

  • September 24, 2010 at 10:49 am

    #1227124

    You can. I don't know why you'd want to, but you can run x86 apps on an x64 server.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • September 24, 2010 at 11:01 am

    #1227127

    Thanks... we don't own the SQL Server 2005 64 bit version. Just the 32 bit version.

  • September 24, 2010 at 11:13 am

    #1227138

    Roger Abram (9/24/2010)

    Thanks... we don't own the SQL Server 2005 64 bit version. Just the 32 bit version.

    You don't buy a licence for SQL 2005 x86 or SQL 2005 x64. you buy a licence for SQL 2005. Once you have said license, you can install either x86 or x64.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • September 24, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    #1227246

    If it is media issue, where you only have the image for 32-bit, I believe you can request a copy of 64-bit from Microsoft for $75.00 (they will require a copy of your license as proof of ownership).

    Chris Powell

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