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Hi All
We have purchased a Sql Server 2022 Standard License. Our vendor insists on using SQL 2019 Standard.
Is it possible to downgrade the license to 2019 Standard?
Regards
Ryan
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Hi @Ryan King
About license, you could consult professionals. Please call 1-800-426-9400, Monday to Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to directly speak to a Microsoft licensing specialist.
Best regards,
Percy Tang
Only if you have a MS Software Assurance, otherwise not.
Hi Olaf
Thanks for answering.
Not sure if it was purchased with Software Assurance.
I see that Server 2019 is also listed with a license key under Downloads. It also has a Key there as well. I should be able to use that? Please see attached pic.
Regards
Ryan
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Does this suggest that you do have downgrade rights. Check with Microsoft to be sure.