OS & SQL Info

This section provides information about server and workstation operating systems, along with MS SQL Server versions that Window Book supports for most products. Specific Window Book, Inc. products that differ slightly from here are on the Product Specific Requirements page.

This section also provides information about server and workstation operating systems, along with the MS SQL Server version that Window Book does not support.

Window Book follows the Microsoft publicly announced End of Support schedules for various operating and server configurations that Window Book products utilize. Window Book follows Microsoft's Extended Support "End Date" to sunset support for Operating Systems and SQL Servers. Once Microsoft no longer provides Extended Support, any security or other issues that arise Window Book cannot provide support.

All "end-of-life" information is as of March 2020. Microsoft controls these dates and is subject to change. Microsoft publishes news regarding the end of its support for various platforms. When Microsoft stops supporting systems, they no longer provide updates or security patches for these products. Using these products after they are no longer supported subjects you to performance issues and security risks. Refer to the Microsoft End Of Life listing at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search/1163 and https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search/1044 for details about the end of life for the products listed here. For additional information about 'end-of-life', refer to the Microsoft End of Life Information page.

Window Book will no longer support existing 32-bit operating systems as of October 2019.

As of July 2018, Professional Services will only perform new installs and server moves on 64-bit operating systems. Window Book strongly recommends a dedicated server for Window Book, Inc. products.

Window Book strongly recommends a dedicated server for Window Book, Inc. products.

Do not install Window Book, Inc. products or MS SQL Server on a Domain Controller. When promotion occurs on a Domain Controller, it removes some of the necessary options and services.

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