Evaluation center is down? can anyone assist me how to get the evaluation copy of SQL Server 2019

Question

Hello All,
I looking for the SQL Server 2019. Usually i will get that from the evaluation center but it is currently down for more than a week.
Can anyone assist me to get the SQL Server 2019. Looking for your answer on this.

Thanks
Loganathan. R

Answer 1

Hi @Loganathan R ,

You are right that the Microsoft Evaluation Center is temporarily unavailable.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-for-it-pro/accessing-trials-and-kits-for-windows-server-eval-center/m-p/3361205

You can download an evaluation version here.

Answer 2

Hi @Loganathan R ，

You can refer to TKujala's answer, please do not forget to mark as accpted answer if the information given to you is helpful
But the Evaluation editon can never be used for production workload unless it is be licensed, so you should be careful what you use it for

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Answer 3

Thank you able to get the SQL server.

Regards,
Loganathan, R