SQL Backup compatibility with Windows Server 2016 Core

p_r_kelly

Hi there,
I would like to install SQL Backup on Windows Server 2016 Core servers; is this compatible?
i see Windows 2016 Server as supported - but not clear if this also includes the Core (i.e. no GUI) version of the OS?
Thanks,
Paul

p_r_kelly

have spun up a test VM and SQL Backup 10 has installed fine on Windows Server 2016 Core - have not yet tested the functionality

Russell D

Hi Paul, we don't officially support Core versions. I'll see if we're happy changing this.

p_r_kelly

Thanks Russell - FYI - initial tests of functionality have been positive; could do with the supported/not-supported answer asap as it would require a server rebuild if we need to back-track to Windows 2016 GUI,
cheers!

Russell D

I asked the question: we have no plans to introduce Support for core editions of Windows I'm afraid.

p_r_kelly

That is disappointing. the majority of our future state infrastructure is based upon Windows Server 2016 Core. Is there anyone at Redgate we can escalate this issue to?
thanks

Russell D

We've had a subsequent chat about this, and I think our stance is that we'll try to fix problems with it if you find any, we just don't guarantee that you won't, and can't promise that any required fixes would be quick or easy.

We would need to significantly add to our testing infrastructure - at the very least - to really Support this which we're not able to confidently say there is much customer interest for.

I hope this helps.

p_r_kelly

Thanks Russel