SQL on DC?

[Ben79]

Hi

As I understand most pople recommend not to install SQL on a DC server.

Is the SQL version bundled in lets say SBS 2003 different from any other "boxed" SQL server?

Reason for asking is that I have a SBS 2003 server atm. However I want to migrate to a Windows 2008 Std. or Ent.

I will run that server with DC, and file/print.

I only have 10+ hosts so my network is not that big.


Regards


Ben

 

[mrdenny]

The SQL that comes with SBS 2003 is simply SQL 2000 Standard Edition. It is not different in any way except that I don't think it will install on any OS other than SBS 2003.

On an SBS machine it is usually OK to install as there is usually very little load so having SQL installed usually won't cause any problems.

Did I get enough "usually"s in there to cover my self?

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[Ben79]

Hi and thank you for your post.

But is it ok to install SQL 2005 std on a Windows 2003/2008 server which acts as an AD server?

I would rather throw SBS out of my companys window and use a standard Win2003/2008 server instead

Regards

Ben