about 64 bit server

dinakumar12 · 03-03-2010, 05:32 AM

hi can 64 bit server support 32 bit clients.

smoker · 03-03-2010, 10:32 AM

what do you mean ?

Blue_Ice · 03-03-2010, 01:46 PM

If this is your entire question, then yes... The other way around is possible as well.

johnsfine · 03-03-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dinakumar12

can 64 bit server support 32 bit clients.

The meaning of the question is far from clear. But for almost any plausible meaning of that question, the answer would be yes.

For most plausible meanings of the question, even the reverse would be true: A 32 bit server can support 64 bit clients. But there are some possible meanings of the question for which a 64 bit server can support 32 bit clients and not vice versa.

smoker · 03-03-2010, 02:10 PM

It rather depends on what dinakumar12 defines as a server and a client.
I've had 64 bit virtual machines that won't work in a 32 bit environment.
Ah yes, you say, that's not a server/client, but who can say what he meant.
That's why I asked.

Blue_Ice · 03-03-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smoker

It rather depends on what dinakumar12 defines as a server and a client.
I've had 64 bit virtual machines that won't work in a 32 bit environment.
Ah yes, you say, that's not a server/client, but who can say what he meant.
That's why I asked.

When he is talking about virtual machines, then he should refer to host and guest. Not client and server. Normally a 64-bit guest cannot run on a 32-bit host, although I think I read somewhere that even that is possible if the hardware is 64-bit compatible.

smoker · 03-03-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Ice

When he is talking about virtual machines, then he should refer to host and guest.

You've been here a while, is that what happens ?

Notice there has been no response to requests for more info.
Mystic Smeg, that's my name !

dinakumar12 · 03-04-2010, 12:18 AM

thank you very much for your suggetions