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Lucas.Lee 20 Reputation points
2023-12-27T14:57:11.3433333+00:00

I purchased the sql 2022 license,
I would like to ask if it can be used after downgrading to the sql 2017 version.

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Erland Sommarskog 134.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2023-12-27T22:22:08.21+00:00

I disagree with Bruce. I am under the belief that if you have a valid SQL 2022 license, you are entitled to downgrade it to a lower version.

Bruce may be correct on the licence key, though. If you have a license key for SQL 2022, the SQL 2017 media will barf at at. But if the SQL 2017 media is pre-pidded, you will be fine.

Overall, for authoritative answers on licensing, you need to contact your Microsoft representative. This is a technical forum, and techies are not experts on the legalese.

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  1. ZoeHui-MSFT 41,551 Reputation points
    2023-12-28T01:39:38.5833333+00:00

    Hi @Lucas.Lee,

    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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  2. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 84,086 Reputation points
    2023-12-27T17:21:24.1+00:00

    No. The license and keys are product specific.

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