Is SQL Server only for Windows?

Does SQL Server require Windows Server?

SQL Server Setup installs the following software components required by the product: SQL Server Native Client. SQL Server Setup support files. ... Software requirements.ComponentRequirementOperating systemWindows 10 TH1 1507 or greater Windows Server 2016 or greater.NET FrameworkMinimum operating systems includes minimum .NET framework.

Is SQL Server a Windows product?

Yes, Microsoft SQL Server has a product key. However, it's not like the Windows operating system or Office applications, an SQL license key is embedded in the activation wizard of the software.

Is SQL Windows or Linux?

Is SQL Server on Linux the same as on Windows? The core Database Engine for SQL Server is the same on Linux as it is on Windows. However, some features are currently not supported on Linux. For a list of features that are not supported on Linux, see the Unsupported features & services.

What operating system does SQL Server run on?

Windows Version/SQL VersionSQL Server 2019SQL Server 2017Windows Server 2016Yes (RTM)Yes (RTM)Windows 8.1NoYes (RTM)Windows Server 2012 R2NoYes (RTM)Windows 8NoYes (RTM)