Can I install SQL Server 2008 on Server 2012R2?

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or thoughts.....
Thanks
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Answer 1

Hello,
Based on the following article, you must apply SP3 or SP4 for SQL Server 2008 to make it compatible with on Windows Server
2012 R2.
https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2681562/?wa=wsignin1.0
You can either perform a slipstream using the following Support article.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955392
or ignore the warning and continue with SQL Server 2008 setup, and when SQL Server installation is finished apply SP3 or SP4.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Alberto Morillo
SQLCoffee.com