Is SQL 2000 32 bit supported

Hello All,

I need to know if SQL 2000 32 bit is supported on a Windows 2003 64 bit on a x86 processor server. The server is clustered.

I wasn't aware you can install 64bit OS on an x86 machine, that just doesn't sound right.

Regardless, SQL 2000 (32-bit) cannot be installed on 64-bit OS. However SQL 2005 (32-bit) is allowed to be installed on 64-bit OS. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

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SQL 2000 (32-bit) cannot be installed on a 64-bit machine, but SQL 2000 64-bit can. With SQL 2005, both 32-bit and 64-bit can be installed on a 64-bit machine.

Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)

Is ONE Processor License + SQL Server Software (Enterprise) enoug

I have a customer who has purchased a single Processor License for SQL Server
2000 and has also purchased the Enterprise SQL Server Software(separately).
He claims that covers him for a dual processor machine, but I disagree. Is
he correct in his assumption that the software is treated as a single
processor license?
John
If the Enterprise Server purchase was also a Processor Licence then yes, you
can legitimately use your software on a dual processor machine since you
have purchased two processor licences.
If the Enterprise Server is a Server/CAL licence then you can use the
software on up to 32 processors (depending on the OS) but you would need to
purchase CALs for each client device/user. Your processor licence would then
be spare.
That's my opinion. As always with licensing issues, for the definitive
answer contact a Microsoft representative.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP

Is ONE Processor License + SQL Server Software (Enterprise) enoug

I have a customer who has purchased a single Processor License for SQL Serve
r
2000 and has also purchased the Enterprise SQL Server Software(separately).
He claims that covers him for a dual processor machine, but I disagree. Is
he correct in his assumption that the software is treated as a single
processor license?
JohnIf the Enterprise Server purchase was also a Processor Licence then yes, you
can legitimately use your software on a dual processor machine since you
have purchased two processor licences.
If the Enterprise Server is a Server/CAL licence then you can use the
software on up to 32 processors (depending on the OS) but you would need to
purchase CALs for each client device/user. Your processor licence would then
be spare.
That's my opinion. As always with licensing issues, for the definitive
answer contact a Microsoft representative.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP
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