Can SQL Server 2014 run on Windows 2008 R2?

Can SQL Server 2016 run on Windows 2008 R2?

SQL Server 2008 R2 is not supported on Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016.

Can SQL Server 2012 run on Windows 2008 R2?

1.8 Supported Operating Systems for SQL Server 2012 SQL Server 2012 is supported on the Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 operating systems.

Can SQL Server 2019 run on Windows Server 2008 R2?

The only option one should follow if they are using SQL Server 2008/R2, is to upgrade it to the latest version of the SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 allows you to directly upgrade from SQL Server 2008/R2 and keep the database compatibility to the earlier version.

Can we install SQL Server 2008 and 2014 on same machine?

You can install multiple instances of SQL Server, or install SQL Server on a computer where earlier SQL Server versions are already installed. The following SQL Server-related items are compatible with the installation of multiple instances on the same computer: Database Engine.