Can i install both Sql Server 2005 and Sql Srver 2008 ?

Question

I have Sql Server 2005 on my PC But Now i want to install Sql Server 2008 with Management Studio so It is possible? Where will i find Sql Server 2008 with Management Studio(free full version) ?

Mahesh Chand · Answer

Yes you can have both installed on same machine. However you must first install 2005 before 2008. To get full version you need to buy them or use MSDN if you have MSDN account.

Anil Kumar · Answer

And you can use SQL Sever Management Studio 2008 to access both server 2008 as well 2005 by selecting the server.