| title | description | author | ms.author | ms.reviewer | ms.date | ms.service | ms.subservice | ms.topic | monikerRange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous versions of SQL Server documentation |
How to get online and offline documentation for previous versions of SQL Server, including 2005, 2008, 2012, and 2014. |
markingmyname |
maghan |
randolphwest |
03/11/2024 |
sql |
install |
conceptual |
>=aps-pdw-2016 || =azuresqldb-current || =azure-sqldw-latest || >=sql-server-2016 || >=sql-server-linux-2017 |
The documentation for several older versions of [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] is archived. This article describes how to access documentation for previous versions in both online and offline formats.
To access the online documentation for SQL Server 2005 - 2014, see SQL Server previous versions documentation.
To access offline content for [!INCLUDE sssql11-md] and later versions, see Install SQL Server documentation to view offline in SSMS.
Important
[!INCLUDE sssql14-md] Transact-SQL content is only available offline.
Review the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy for information about how a specific product, service, or technology is supported.
For specific guidance on your options for SQL Server end of support, see SQL Server end of support options.