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We installed a SQL Server 2017 Evaluation version, and all are running well. Now we need to upgrade it to Enterprise version. However, the agency enterprise download does not have a product key.
So, the question is: Where can I obtain the product key or how can I upgrade the evaluation version if there is no product key?
Thanks
Michael
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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visual studio subscriptions does not sell sql enterprise keys. you will need to buy a key from the Microsoft Store or other vendor. see this page for retail pricing:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-2017#pricing
As I recall, the media from Visual Studio subscription are pre-pidded, so you don't need a key for the installation.
However, my recollection tells me that most software you get from Visual Studio subscriptions is not licensed for production, so you still need to buy a license, or else you will be in trouble if you are license-audited. (And this is where you will start to think twice if you really want Enterprise. The price tag is very stiff.)
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Thank you Bruce (SqlWork.com) and Erland Sommarskog for the prompt response.
As we haven’t heard back from you, we wanted to kindly follow up to check if the solution provided by the user's for the issue worked? or let us know if you need any further assistance.
Thanks,
Anjan Kumar Chippa