SQL Server OS Requirements Info (free service)

Below, you can easily retrieve useful information about the Windows Operating System (OS) requirements for any version of SQL Server.

Just select the SQL Server version for which you would like to see OS requirements information, and you will be presented with the relevant information.

Also, note that from the 2017 version and later, SQL Server also supports Linux.

 

Select SQL Server version:

    [group group-sql2k12]

    OS Requirements for SQL Server 2012:

    SQL Server 2012 Enterprise / Business Intelligence / Web
    - Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2

    SQL Server 2012 Standard / Developer / Express
    - Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2
    - Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1

    Learn more
    [/group]

    [group group-sql2k14]

    OS Requirements for SQL Server 2014:

    SQL Server 2014 Enterprise / Business Intelligence / Web
    - Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2

    SQL Server 2014 Standard / Developer / Express
    - Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2
    - Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 8.1 / 10

    Learn more
    [/group]

    [group group-sql2k16]

    OS Requirements for SQL Server 2016:

    SQL Server 2016 Enterprise / Web
    - Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019

    SQL Server 2016 Standard / Developer / Express
    - Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019
    - Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10

    Learn more
    [/group]

    [group group-sql2k17]

    Windows OS Requirements for SQL Server 2017:

    SQL Server 2017 Enterprise / Web
    - Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022

    SQL Server 2017 Standard / Developer / Express
    - Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022
    - Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10

    Learn more

    Linux and macOS Requirements for SQL Server 2017:
    - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 - 7.8, or 8.0 - 8.3 Server
    - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server v12 SP2 - SP5
    - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS
    - Docker Engine 1.8+ on Windows, Mac, or Linux

    Learn more
    [/group]

    [group group-sql2k19]

    Windows OS Requirements for SQL Server 2019:

    SQL Server 2019 Enterprise / Web
    - Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022

    SQL Server 2019 Standard / Developer / Express
    - Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022
    - Windows 10

    Learn more

    Linux and macOS Requirements for SQL Server 2019:
    - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 - 7.8, or 8.0 - 8.3 Server
    - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server v12 SP2 - SP5
    - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS
    - Docker Engine 1.8+ on Windows, Mac, or Linux

    Learn more

    Enroll to our Online Course on Udemy with an exclusive discount:

    [/group]

    [group group-sql2k22]

    Windows OS Requirements for SQL Server 2022:

    Note: SQL Server 2022 is now generally available (as of Nov 16 2022).

    Windows Requirements for SQL Server 2022 Release Candidate Releases
    - Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022
    - Windows 10 or later

    Linux and macOS Requirements for SQL Server 2022 Release Candidate Releases:
    - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 - 7.8, or 8.0 - 8.3 Server
    - SUSE Enterprise Linux Server v12 SP2 - SP5
    - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 18.04 LTS
    - Docker Engine 1.8+ on Windows, Mac, or Linux

    Enroll to our Online Course on Udemy with an exclusive discount:

    [/group]

     

     

    Strengthen your SQL Server Database Administration Skills
    Enroll to our Online Course!

    Check our online course on Udemy titled “Essential SQL Server Administration Tips“
    (special limited-time discount included in link).

    Learn essential hands-on SQL Server Administration tips on SQL Server maintenance, security, performance, integration, error handling and more.

    Many live demonstrations and downloadable resources included!

    Essential SQL Server Administration Tips - Online Course with Live Demonstrations and Hands-on Guides
    (Lifetime Access, Certificate of Completion, and more!)

    Learn More

    Enroll to Our High-Quality Online Courses:

     

    Rate this service: 1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (12 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

    Loading...

    Reference: SQLNetHub (https://www.sqlnethub.com)

    © SQLNetHub

     

    * This service was last updated on: October 28, 2022.