ePO - On-prem requires the use of a supported SQL Server. The installation scenario described in detail in this guide assumes that you have already installed a supported version of SQL Server or SQL Server Express.
In this scenario, you install the SQL Server manually and then the Setup program installs the ePO - On-prem software. For more information about installing SQL Server, see your SQL Server software documentation.
Important
If ePO - On-prem is installed in a cluster environment, the SQL Server must be separate from ePO - On-prem: it must not be installed on the same cluster as ePO - On-prem.
Other relevant SQL Server installations and upgrades
See the Microsoft documentation provided for information about these installation scenarios:
Installing SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, or 2025
Upgrading from SQL Server 2005 or 2008 to supported SQL Server versions
Upgrading from SQL Server 2005 Express or 2008 Express to supported SQL Server versions