Will SQL Server 2012 run on Windows Server 2022?
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In this articleThis article contains guidance about how to use different versions of Microsoft SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows operating system. Original product version: SQL Server SummaryNote Unless noted otherwise, when an OS is supported for a SQL Major version, it remains supported for all subsequent servicing releases. For example, if SQL Server 2016 RTM is supported on Windows 10, this implies that any CUs on top of SQL Server 2016 RTM or SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 (SP1) are supported on Windows 10. How to use this article:
Minimum SQL Server version requirements for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11This section describes the minimum version requirements to install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11. Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11, you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation.
Minimum SQL Server version requirements for Windows Server 2019This section describes the minimum version requirements to install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2019. Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2019 you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation.
Minimum SQL Server version requirements for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016This section describes the minimum version requirements to install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016. Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016, you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation.
Minimum SQL Server version requirements for Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1This section describes the minimum version requirements for installing SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1. Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1, you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation:
Also check known setup issues when you install SQL Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8. Minimum SQL Server version requirements for Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8Note Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. We recommend making the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 to continue receiving security updates and support. For additional information review Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8. This section describes the minimum version requirements to install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8. Before you install SQL Server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8, you must make sure that you fulfill the following minimum requirements, as appropriate for your situation:
Support for switching modes in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012This section discusses the support policy when you switch Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 operating modes while SQL Server is installed. Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 have the following feature states, or modes:
You can switch from Server Core or Minimal Server Interface to Full Server when one or more instances of SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012 are installed. However, be aware that you cannot switch from Full Server to Minimal Server Interface or Server Core when one or more instances of SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012 are installed. To switch from Full Server to Minimal Server Interface or Server Core when one or more instances of SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012 are installed, you must uninstall SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012, switch modes, and then reinstall SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012. However, you can turn on SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012 installation prerequisites in Full Server mode, switch to Server Core mode, and then install SQL Server 2014 or SQL Server 2012. Note
For more information about the installation options that are available when you install Windows Server 2012, see Windows Server Installation Options. SQL Server 2012 and SQL Server 2008 R2 support for new features in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2012This section summarizes how versions of SQL Server work with some new features in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2012. The following table summarizes how versions of SQL Server work with some new features in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. Note Unless noted in the following table, all features of Windows Server 2012 are supported in all the supported versions of SQL server.
SQL Server 2005 informationThis section provides support information about instances of SQL Server 2005 in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 environments. It also describes the options that are available for customers who are using SQL Server 2005. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (the release version and service packs) and earlier versions of SQL Server are not supported on Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8. You will receive a warning in the Action Center if Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8 detects an instance of SQL Server 2005. To resolve this issue, upgrade or remove the existing instance of SQL Server 2005. For information about how to upgrade SQL Server, see Upgrade to SQL Server.
Note This link points to SQL Server 2014. You can use the version picker tool at the top of the MSDN link (Other Versions) for information about other versions. For information about the Express editions of SQL Server, go to the following Microsoft websites:
For more information about how to uninstall an existing instance of SQL Server 2005, see How to manually uninstall an instance of SQL Server 2005 or How to: Uninstall an Existing Instance of SQL Server 2005 (Setup). Applies to
Additional resourcesAdditional resourcesIn this articleDoes Windows Server 2022 support SQL Server 2012?SQL Server 2022 (16. x) supports upgrade from the following versions of SQL Server: SQL Server 2012 (11. x) SP4 or later.
What OS can SQL Server 2012 run on?Installing SQL Server 2012 is supported only on Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Can SQL Server 2012 run on Windows Server 2019?Yes, it is possible. You can install SQL Server 2012 SP4 on Window Server 2019.
Is SQL Server 2012 supported on Windows Server 2016?One possibly surprising combination is the fact that SQL Server 2012 is not officially supported on Windows Server 2016. Perhaps this is less surprising if you keep in mind that SQL Server 2012 will fall out of mainstream support on July 11, 2017, which is not that far away.
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