Yes I would do this regardless of the edition. My personal preference would
be to install 2005, then SP3, then the post-SP3 CU1, then install 2008 (and
2008 CU2 if desired).
On 1/18/09 5:20 PM, in article #bE3FsbeJHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl, "John
A Grandy" wrote:
> Does this same advice apply to running 2005/2008 developer editions
> side-by-side ?
>
>
> "Aaron Bertrand [SQL Server MVP]" wrote in message
>
>> Yes, install 2005 first, and make sure you specify a custom instance name
>> fr
>> the second instance (or both). On one of my dev workstations I have
>> .\EXPRESS2005 and .\EXPRESS2008.
>>
>>
>> On 10/27/08 10:43 AM, in article u0pKpJEOJHA.1144 RemoveThis @TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
>> "Anonymous" wrote:
>>
>>> Is it possible to install sql server 2005 express side by side with sql
>>> server 2008 express?
>>>
>>>
>>
> >> Stay informed about: 2005+2008 side by side