installing sql server 2008 R2

  • Hi Folks,

    to install sql server 2008 R2 is it just a add on/patch/service pack to your current sql server 2008 installation or do you need to do an entire reinstall?

  • I am about to attend the SQL Server 2008 R2 Launch on May 10th . I can let you know by then 😛

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  • Yesterday R2 was released to MSDN subscribers, so hopefully some of them can chime in. I am just doing my first install, so I can't comment yet.

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  • R2 is basically an upgrade. Depending on your licensing with MS, you'll need to buy a new one to move to it. It's not simply a service pack.

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