Kia Ora,

Please be advised.  The following link from Microsoft will provide you with details for the minimum hardware and software requirements for running SQL 2005 on your machines.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(d=printer).aspx

For other SQL 2005 information, please visit this link: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/default.mspx

Regards,

Help Desk