Can Sql Server 2016 Run on Windows 2008 R2?
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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.

Will SQL 2016 run on Windows 2008 R2?

As mentioned by Phil, installing SQL Server 2016 is not supported on Windows Server 2008 R2. Besides, SQL Server 2014 is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Can SQL Server 2014 run on Windows 2008 R2?

SQL Server 2014 is now supported on a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Installing SQL Server 2014 is supported on the Server Core mode of the following editions of Windows Server: Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter 64-bit.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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