What operating system does SQL Server run on?

What OS does SQL Server run on?

One question frequently asked is whether you should choose Windows Server or Windows SQL Server. Here's the difference: SQL Server is strictly database management. Windows Server is a Windows Server operating system. SQL Server runs on top of your Windows Server.

Does SQL Server require Windows Server?

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.

What OS can SQL Server 2012 run on?

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 2016 run on Windows 10?

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.