Can SQL Server 2016 run on Windows Server 2012 R2?

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Systems that are currently supported for SQL Server 2016 installation are: Windows 8 and 8.1 (All 64 bit editions) Windows 10 (All 64 bit editions) Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. 7 июн. 2016 г.

Which SQL Server is compatible with Server 2012 R2?

Windows Version/SQL Version -->SQL Server 2019SQL Server 2017Windows Server 2012 R2NoYes (RTM)Windows 8NoYes (RTM)Windows Server 2012NoYes (RTM)Hardware and Software Requirements pageSQL Server 2019SQL Server 2017

Is SQL Server 2016 backward compatibility?

SQL Server 2016 is backwards compatible for the below SQL Server versions: SQL Server 2016 (130) SQL Server 2014 (120) SQL Server 2012 (110)

Is SQL Server 2012 R2 still supported?

SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012, and 2012 R2 End of Extended support is approaching: SQL Server 2012 Extended Support will end on July 12, 2022. Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Support will end on October 10, 2023.

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