64-Bit Installation of SQL Server 2005 on AMD Server

I have an 8-Processor AMD CPU box with Windows Server 2003 Enterprise (x64) R2 with SP1 installed.

How do I verify that I am installing the 64-Bit version of SQL Server 2005? I don't see any installer 'options' and when I view the list of SQL Server 2005 components in the Add/Remove program list there is nothing mentioned.

The source of my SQL Server 2005 installation code is the 'Ready Set Launch' DVD that Microsoft handed out when SQL Server 2005 was launched in 11/2005.

I haven't found any documentation to specifically details 64-bit installations.

Thank you.

...cordell...

The media itself must be the 64-bit version of SQL 2005. Since your AMD box will support both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, it's tough to tell what you're installing. After installing, the 64-bit versions have a "(64-bit)" tag on the end of them in Add/Remove Programs. My guess is that you have a copy of the 32-bit version.

Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)

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Sam...

From what I can see I am installing the 32-bit versions of the SQL Server 2005 software on the AMD box.

I apologize for being pedantic here.....but I wanted to confirm that I will need to follow back up with my software vendor and order a 64-bit version of SQL Server 2005. (This is what I am concluding from your statements.)

After searching around the SKU I have is 228-05237 for this version...but I couldn't find anything in the SQL Server section of the MS website to confirm it. While I realize you are not in sales...what would the URL be for confirming the SKU on the media.

Thank you.

...cordell...

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No problem at all. You will need to contact your software vendor and specifically request the 64-bit version. I don't fully understand the licensing options for every situation, but I think this page will help you find the SKU/item number you are looking for. I have linked the Enterprise SKU's, but you can search for the others as well.

http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/info/product.aspx?view=22&pcid=d635228e-6aed-404b-9af1-7c27819c24e4&crumb=srch&qu=sql+server&gpid=c419977d-7963-4c38-8caf-95d3f779bed1

Example (make sure you pick the one that applies to you):

Full Version
Microsoft? SQL Server Enterprise Edition 2005 x64 English CD/DVD 25 Client
Item: 810-05188

Let me know if this is what you're looking for.

Thanks,
Sam

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Thank you Sam for the confirmation and assistance. That is what I was looking for.

...cordell...