SQL Backup compatibility with Windows Server 2016 Core

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

  p_r_kelly May 08, 2019 14:29

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

  Russell D May 09, 2019 10:57

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  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!

  p_r_kelly May 09, 2019 11:11

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

  Russell D May 09, 2019 11:58

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  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

  p_r_kelly May 09, 2019 12:19

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  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.

  Russell D May 09, 2019 14:21

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  Thanks Russel

  p_r_kelly May 10, 2019 09:06

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