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How to upgrade an eval installation of SSRS to full

PhilD 0 Reputation points
2024-06-20T16:41:48.7+00:00

I have an installation of SQL 2019 and SSRS 2019. The SSRS is an eval installation and has expired. I have the ssrs key from the installation of SQL. I have tried the modify option in Apps And Features but it is greyed out. I used the sql installation wizard and ran the maintenance Edition Upgrade but there is no mention of SSRS in there and when it completed I have the same issue HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable. and the SSRS console shows SQL Server Evaluation. I have checked the SQL at it is 15.0.2000.5 RTM Standard Edition (64bit). So I do not think the SQL server is an eval. Pulling my hair out on this!

Surely it is not a case of uninstalling SSRS and reinstalling to make this change. Can anyone tell me how to perform this?

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
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  1. Olaf Helper 42,746 Reputation points
    2024-06-20T17:11:53.64+00:00

    By performing and "Edition Upgrade", works for database enigne as well as for SSRS, see

    Upgrade to a different edition of SQL Server (Setup)

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  2. ZoeHui-MSFT 34,756 Reputation points
    2024-06-21T02:54:26.51+00:00

    Hi @PhilD,

    To upgrade an existing instance of SQL Server to a different edition, from the SQL Server Installation Center select Maintenance, and then select Edition Upgrade.

    Regards，

    Zoe Hui

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