[dba-SQLServer] SQL 2008, SQL 2008 R2, SQL Server Denali CTP3.

I haven't tried this scenario, is R2 an instance or it's own default instance?

If the latter then you can uninstall it without issues. I haven't read
about Denali, what new features are there?

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On Sep 4, 2011, at 2:48 PM, Arthur Fuller <fuller.artful at gmail.com> wrote:

> At the moment I have the first two installed, and I burned a DVD containing
> both 32-and 64-bit Denali CTP3. At the moment I don't have any SQL Server
> clients.
>
> 1. Can I safely remove SQL 2008 and leave R2 in place, in case something
> comes up, or is R2 dependent on SQL 2008? Anyone know?
> 2. As far as I know, I have no need for SQL Compact Edition but may leave it
> on. Is it just another name for SQL Express?
> 3 I'm even thinking of removing R2 and just diving into Denali, but that can
> wait.
>
> TIA,
> Arthur
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