Microsoft sql server 2005 express operating system requirements

[assimang]

Hello everybody,
I don't know if I am posting in the right forum, I hope so.
I want to ask if microsoft sql server 2005 express edition can be installed on Windows Vista operating systems?

Thanks in advanced.

 

[JayKusch]

Looks like its a GO for Express running on Vista ...

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlonvista.mspx

I pulled this from the MS Site:

"In an effort to provide customers with more secure products, Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn" and Microsoft Windows Vista are supported by SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 1 (SP1), and for all other editions will be supported by SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later when it becomes available. Earlier versions of SQL Server, including SQL Server 2000 (all editions including Desktop Engine edition, a.k.a MSDE), SQL Server 7.0, and SQL Server 6.5, will not be supported on Windows Server "Longhorn" or Windows Vista. Customers running applications with these earlier versions of SQL Server should consider evaluating and upgrading to SQL Server 2005, which was designed to take advantage of the upcoming security and performance enhancements in the operating environment."


Thanks

J. Kusch