Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard

Minimum System Requirements for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard

In order to know if this Microsoft Server is the right one for your organization or department, you’ll need to be sure that your current system has the minimum system requirements to meet the specific system demands. These minimum requirements are the framework that will allow this Microsoft server the power, capacity, and scalability necessary to fully utilize the features included.  

Below you will find the minimum system requirements:

•  Platform: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard is compatible with PC platforms
•  Operating System Supported: Windows is the operating system required to run Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard
•  Type of License: Standard
•  Processor speed: A 1 GHz Processor will be needed to allow this server to process jobs satisfactorily. 
•  Operating Systems: Microsoft XP, Server 003, Vista, Server 2008 are the operating systems that will support Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard. 
•  Memory: A minimum of 512 MB RAM will be needed to run Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard without lag. 
•  Optical Drive: CD-ROM

Other system requirements: 

Internet Explorer 6 with service 1 or later, Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 with Service Pack 1 or later, Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 or later, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, VGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device