The string refers to the specific original Microsoft installation media for the Standard Edition of SQL Server 2008 R2 . Released under the codename "Kilimanjaro," this version served as a significant bridge between the legacy 32-bit era and modern 64-bit data management . Architecture & Hardware Support
While SQL Server 2008 R2 is (extended support ended July 2019), if you’re working in a legacy environment with this exact media, here’s a useful piece of information: a T-SQL script to check your SQL Server 2008 R2 edition, service pack, architecture, and version — especially helpful when dealing with that specific multi-architecture DVD. En Sql Server 2008 R2 Standard X86 X64 Ia64 Dvd 521546
This article dissects what that long filename means for database administrators, historians, and those maintaining legacy systems. "En Sql Server 2008 R2 Standard X86 X64
Most users ignore the IA64 folder. If you attempt to run the X64 setup on an Itanium server, it will fail. You must navigate to IA64 and run setup there. However, drivers and Windows Server for Itanium are even harder to source than the SQL DVD itself. x86 : This architecture refers to 32-bit processors,