Can I use Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition for enterprise application

suppagorn chaoumdee 0 Reputation points
2024-01-19T01:31:42.1833333+00:00

Hi all, My use case is we are developing an automation test platform and we bought an enterprise automation test application that required a database SQL server. The automation test platform will be used for testing the product in the test environments only and not for production. My question is can I use Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition for my use case above? Regards,

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  1. ZoeHui-MSFT 40,586 Reputation points
    2024-01-19T05:49:47.13+00:00

    Hi @suppagorn chaoumdee,

    SQL Server Developer edition includes all the functionality of Enterprise edition, but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server.

    When you install SQL Server Developer Edition, the license terms are copied to a location like:
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\150\License Terms\SQLServer2019_License_DEV_1033.rtf

    You can read it. The license states, in relevant part:

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. a. General. You may install and use copies of the software on any device, including third party shared devices, to design, develop, test and demonstrate your programs. You may not use the software in a production environment.

    b. Demonstration. Any person that has access to your internal network may install and use copies of the software to demonstrate use of your programs with the software. Those copies may not be used for any other purpose.

    c. User Testing. Your end users may access the software to perform acceptance tests on your programs.

    Regards,

    Zoe Hui


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  2. Olaf Helper 46,041 Reputation points
    2024-01-19T06:37:08.94+00:00

    enterprise automation test application that required a database SQL server.

    You may use everything in a test enviroment, but with a commercial, productive product and this for your business; I honestly would say: No, you would violate agains license terms if you use the Delevoper Edition in this case. Use the free Express Edition instead. 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.

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  3. Erland Sommarskog 116.9K Reputation points MVP
    2024-01-19T22:59:49.79+00:00

    My gut reaction is the same as Olaf's. It sounds as this database is the production environment for this Enterprise Test Application. So, no, you Developer Edition does not sound right.

    But this is not a good place to ask about licensing. For an authoritative answer, you should talk directly to your local Microsoft representative. Or call the number that Olaf posted.

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  4. Ken Kam Hung, Lin 91 Reputation points
    2024-01-22T01:55:41.6666667+00:00

    SQL Server Developer Edition is only licensed for development/testing environment only. If you are running the SQL Server in production/DR environment, you should need to purchase Standard or Enterprise license.

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