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Asked: 2011-01-22 08:17:44 +0800 CST

SQL Server Trial Edition to Full Edition

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I installed SQL Server 2008 R2 for the 180 day trial. We tested the system and it's working fine, and I wanted to convert it to full version.

The problem is, I have a volume key licence to SQL Server, and the Microsoft support says that there is no key for SQL Server Standard editions (SQL Server (2008 or 2008 R2 ) ), and says that If I use the disc, the product will install automatically without requiring my keys.

My question is, how to convert the trial to the full version - I don't want to go through the hassle of setting up everything.

Thanks!

sql-server-2008 licensing evaluation

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  1. Best Answer

    What you want to do is treat it like an edition upgrade. Grab your VL copy of SQL Server, start the install, select the maintenance tab, and choose edition upgrade. See this blog posting on MSDN:

    http://blogs.msdn.com/b/wesleyb/archive/2010/05/03/can-i-upgrade-my-sql-server-2008-r2-trial-to-a-full-version.aspx

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  2. I know this is an old post but since it comes up on top in a Google search I thought I'd add my findings for SQL 2012 and Open Volume License which probably also applies to 2008

    From the x64 directory of the SQL 2012 Standard Open Volume installation media there is a file named DefaultSetup.ini

    That file contains the PID installation key required to do a version upgrade/downgrade.

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