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Wodzu
Yak Posting Veteran

58 Posts

Posted - 2010-03-24 : 05:44:00
Hi guys.

I have SQL 2005 installed with SQl Management Studio and all the tools.
My question is: can I safely install SQL 2008 on the same machine and keep SQL 2005?

Thanks

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2010-03-24 : 14:02:53
Yes. You may even prefer the SSMS 2008 over the 2005 version. The 2008 version can connect to 2005 servers.

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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak

5072 Posts

Posted - 2010-03-25 : 13:40:52
but SSMS 2005 can not connect to SQL 2008
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