MS SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition IA64 with 5 CLT

Hi, I have the option of buying MS SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition IA64 with 5 CLT part number 228-04025, however will it work on the following spec server;

2.8Ghz P4

1Gb Ram

120Gbide hard drive

running Windows 2003 standard edition

If it helps you can call me on +44 (0) 1285 644091 or simon@.310k.co.uk

Thanks

Simon

No, the IA64 version is for Itanium systems, and it looks like you're trying to get it for a 32-bit machine (P4?). Check here for more info:

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/default.mspx

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Hi Buck,

Thanks for yourt response

What you have said is what I also understood to be the situation, however I phoned Microsoft and queried it with them and they said know problem it should work fine. So I am a little confused hence asking here.

Simon

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They obviously misunderstood your question.

You CANNOT install 64bit SQL Server on a 32bit OS. (Well, there is a messy possibility -but you really don't want to...)

You CANNOT install Itanium SQL Server on a non Itanium OS (either 32bit or 64 bit).

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It can be a bit confusing, so I'll summarize what the article says:

SQL Server (2005 only): Runs On This CPU: As this version:

Enterprise IA64 IA64 64-bit

All editions, x64 x64, EMT64 64-bit (extensions) (if an x64 OS is installed)

All editions, 32 x86, x64, EMT64 32-bit (either 32 or x64 OS installed)

Again, the article is further info, but this might help clear things up.