The number of companies interested in deploying Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 is on the increase. If the number of recent emails and telephone calls I have received is any indication, then I expect this trend to continue. In step with the implementation of Windows 7 and Server 2008 is the move to 64 bit processing.
If you are planning this move be sure to test your existing applications to make sure they support the new operating systems. In particular be sure to determine the existing applications ability to run on a 64 bit operating system.
While many existing applications may not be 64 bit applications they may be 64 bit compatible by using WOW64. In short, WOW64 is a 32 bit or x86 emulator that allows 32 bit applications to run on a 64 bit operating system.
Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 is the first verison to support WOW64 which allows it to run on supported 64 bit operating systems. In addition, Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 supports Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2 and SQL 2008.
Once SQL 2008 R2 is released we will post an update to let you know the support status.
UPDATE 1: The current version of the SL 7.0 FP1/SP3/SP4 system requirements guide lists SQL Server 2008 R2 as supported.
UPDATE 2: SL 2011 has been released. Click here to see an updated guide to supported SQL and Operating System versions by Dynamics SL version.
Click here for Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 system requirements.
Click here to see What’s New in SL 7.0.
Bottom line is that if you plan to deploy Windows 7 and/or Windows Server 2008 R2 then you need to be on Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 or above. At the time of this blog there is no above.
The following is a simple chart showing a summary of the supported Operating System and MS SQL Server versions. For the most accurate listing of supported platforms, always refer to the Microsoft System Requirements documentation for your version of Microsoft Dynamics SL. The information below is provided as an overview and not as a source of technical reference.
| SL 7.0 FP1 | SL 7.0 | SL 6.5 SP2 | |
| MS SQL Server | |||
| SQL Server 2008 x64 | X | X | |
| SQL Server 2008 x86 | X | X | |
| SQL Server 2005 x64 | X | X | |
| SQL Server 2005 x86 | X | X | X |
| SQL Server 2000 x64 | |||
| SQL Server 2000 x86 | X | ||
| Server Operating Systems | |||
| Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 | X | ||
| Windows Server 2008 x64 | X | ||
| Windows Server 2008 x86 | X | X | |
| Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 | X | ||
| Windows Server 2003 R2 x86 | X | X | |
| Windows Server 2003 SP2 x64 | X | ||
| Windows Server 2003 SP2 x86 | X | X | X |
| Desktop Operating Systems | |||
| Windows 7 x64 | X | ||
| Windows 7 x86 | X | ||
| Windows Vista x86 | X | X | X |
| Windows XP x86 | X | X | X |
*Please note that various versions of Small Business Server are supported but were not included in this summary chart. Refer to the Microsoft product support documentation for the most accurate and up to date listing of supported product versions.
For additional information please access the following Knowledge Base Articles via Microsoft Customer Source using your Customer login credentials.
- List of Microsoft SQL Server versions that are supported in Microsoft Dynamics SL – Article ID: 846679
- Operating System versions that are supported for Microsoft Dynamics SL – Article ID: 848157
If you need help with your Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0 FP1 upgrade or have questions please email us at acumaticasupport@swktech.com.
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