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Quick Answer: Can Sql Server 2005 Run on Windows Server 2012 R2?

Alexander Ross • Oct 10, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Answer: Can Sql Server 2005 Run on Windows Server 2012 R2?

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According to Microsoft: “SQL Server 2005 (the release version and service packs) and earlier versions of SQL Server are not supported on Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8.” … Well, if your operating system is not Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8, you can do that.

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Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.