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SQL SERVER UPGRADE

R.B.V 100 Reputation points
2023-09-25T23:59:48.6733333+00:00

If have a sql server2017 standard license on machineA, now i want to upgrade to sql server 2022 on machineB.

Do i need to pay for the sql server2022 on the new machine?

Any idea? Thanks

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ZoeHui-MSFT 41,551 Reputation points
2023-09-26T01:17:55.8966667+00:00

Hello @R.B.V,

This is a community forum for technical questions & issues.

For question regarding pricing / licensing please contact a Microsoft sales partner or licensing expert.

Call (1-800-426-9400), Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST to speak directly to Microsoft licensing specialist.

Regards，

Zoe Hui

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  1. Olaf Helper 47,621 Reputation points
    2023-09-26T04:34:21.2666667+00:00

    Licenses & product key are bound to the SQL Server version.

    So yes, for SQL Server 2022 you have to purchase new licenses.

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