This section outlines the software and hardware that you need when you install the Database Components Option.
Software Requirements
The Microsoft Dynamics NAV Database Components Option must be installed on one of the following operating systems. Microsoft Dynamics NAV runs in 32-bit and 64-bit operating system editions. On 64-bit (x64) editions, Microsoft Dynamics NAV runs in WOW64 emulation mode.
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Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate
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Windows Server 2008
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Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate with SP1 or SP2
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Windows Server 2003 SP2
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Windows XP Professional with SP3
Hardware Recommendations
See hardware requirements for SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005.
Requirements for Additional Software
If you do not already have one of the following versions of SQL Server, then Setup installs SQL Server Express 2005 automatically.
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SQL Server 2008 Express, Workgroup, Standard, or Enterprise
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SQL Server 2005 Express, Workgroup, Standard, or Enterprise with SP2