which version of Windows 7 will run 2008 Express?

  • plan to upgrade to Windows 7, but which version (home premium, pro or ultimate) will run 2008 Express? Thanks, Jerry

  • I currently have Developer Edition SQL 2008 R2 installed on Win 7 Home Premium as well as Professional.

    You should be fine with the express edition on those same platforms.

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  • Thanks much Jason.

  • Jason - were you able to get SSRS and SSAS running on Home Premium? I haven't yet upgraded to 7, but I had to run Vista Business and/or Ultimate to get those services running (something about the authentication components not being "compatible" with whatever's in the Home versions).

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  • I tried to install but my connection making some problem.

  • Matt Miller (#4) (8/5/2011)


    Jason - were you able to get SSRS and SSAS running on Home Premium? I haven't yet upgraded to 7, but I had to run Vista Business and/or Ultimate to get those services running (something about the authentication components not being "compatible" with whatever's in the Home versions).

    Late response, but I didn't see that question until today.

    Yes, I have SSRS and SSAS running on Home Premium currently. I don't recall having done any special tweaking for it either.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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  • douglaskgoff (3/13/2012)


    I tried to install but my connection making some problem.

    What is your error?

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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