What OS does SQL Server run on?

What operating system does SQL Server run on?

Windows Version/SQL Version -->SQL Server 2019SQL Server 2014Windows 11Yes (RTM)Not supportedWindows 10Yes (RTM)Yes (SP3)Windows Server 2019Yes (RTM)Yes (SP3)Windows Server 2016Yes (RTM)Yes (SP3)

Is SQL Server an OS?

SQL Server is an RDBMS software (application) that requires a Windows OS to operate. SQL Server is strictly database management. Windows Server is a Windows Server operating system.

Does SQL Server require Windows Server?

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.

What OS does SQL Server 2017 run on?

A minimum of . Client versions of Windows 10 or 8.1 and Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM are needed for SQL Server 2017. Windows Server Essentials and Foundation Editions are also supported. However, the SQL Server setup requires a GUI and will not work on Core editions.