Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Specifications download pdf (Page 34)

14 CHAPTER 1 SQL Server 2008 R2 Editions and Enhancements

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Compact SQL Server 2008 R2 Compact is typically used to develop mobile and small

desktop applications. It is free to use and is commonly redistributed with embedded

and mobile independent software vendor (ISV) applications.

NOTE Review “Features Supported by the Editions of SQL Server 2008 R2” at

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993(SQL.105).aspx for a complete comparison

of the key capabilities of the different editions of SQL Server 2008 R2.

Hardware and Software Requirements

The recommended hardware and software requirements for SQL Server 2008 R2 vary

depending on the component you want to install, the load anticipated on the servers, and

the type of processor class that you will use. Tables 1-1 and 1-2 describe the hardware and

software requirements for SQL Server 2008 R2.

Because SQL Server 2008 R2 supports many processor types and operating systems, Ta-

ble 1-1 strictly covers the hardware requirements for a typical SQL Server 2008 R2 installation.

Typical installations include SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard and Enterprise running on Windows

Server operating systems. If you need information for Itanium-based systems or compatible

desktop operating systems, see “Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL

Server 2008 R2” at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(SQL.105).aspx.

TABLE 1-1 Hardware Requirements

HARDWARE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

Processor Processor type: (64-bit) x64

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Minimum: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon

with Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium IV with EM64T

support

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Processor speed: minimum 1.4 GHz; 2.0 GHz or faster

recommended

Processor type: (32-bit)

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Intel Pentium III-compatible processor or faster

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Processor speed: minimum 1.0 GHz; 2.0 GHz or faster

recommended

Memory (RAM) Minimum: 1 GB

Recommended: 4 GB or more

Maximum: Operating system maximum

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