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PowerShell 5.1 should work, but check the .NET requirements! It may require a more recent version than the other software on your machine. That can sometimes lead to problems with what's already running on that machine.
PowerShell compatibility with Windows Server 2008
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Doreen Oakes
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Can PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 be installed on Windows Server 2008 (not R2 SP1)? My goal is to install the SQL Server PowerShell module to use the Invoke-Sqlcmd cmdlet. What installation options do I have?
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | PowerShell
SQL Server | Other
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