UNABLE TO INSTALL SQL SERVER 2008 EVALUATION ON XP

Question

Can I install SQL Server 2008 Evaluation version on Windows XP? 

Answer 1

From

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(v=sql.100).aspx

you can install SQL server 2008 evaluation(Enterprise for 180 days trial) only on windows server OS

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Answer 2

Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2008  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(SQL.100).aspx says you can install SQL Server 2008 on Windows XP but Windows XP must be at service pack 2 or better.

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Answer 3

Hello,

I suppose that you are referencing this link :

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8850

I would prefer to buy a SQL Server 2008 Developer which can be installed on a XP Pro SP2. I have my own 2008 Dev on a XP Pro SP3 and i had no problem with it. The Developer 2008 has the advantage to have no limit of time ( no 180 days limit ) and the same features than an Entreprise edition except the cluster. I don't know whether it can be bought now after the release of SQL Server 2012 ( around 60€ for France , 60$ in USA )

Have a nice day

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