Sql Server

[User 11710768]

Can we install any version of sql server on Windows 8.1?

[Lost User]

Probably not "any", but any recent Express version should do. Full specs here[^].

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[Richard Deeming]

How to use SQL Server in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2[^]:

• SQL 2005: Not supported.
• SQL 2008: Needs at least SP3.
• SQL 2008 R2:
  • Needs at least SP2 on Windows 8.1 / Server 2012 R2;
  • Needs at least SP1 on Windows 8 / Server 2012;
• SQL 2012:
  • Needs at least SP1 on Windows 8.1 / Server 2012 R2;
  • No SP required for Windows 8 / Server 2012;
• SQL 2014: No SP required.;

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