PC OS clean install. How to transfer SQL license?

Alec Sim 0 Reputation points
2024-03-12T18:44:41.35+00:00

Have this SQL server:

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise Edition: Core-based Licensing (64-bit) on Windows 10 Enterprise 10.0 <X64> (Build 17763: )

And trying to update windows to windows 11.

Is there a way to transfer the SQL license?

Thanks.

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  1. Olaf Helper 40,896 Reputation points
    2024-03-12T18:52:26.7733333+00:00

    You have SQL Server licenses only on paper, no where in the system, so there is nothing to transfer.

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  2. CosmogHong-MSFT 23,246 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-03-13T02:54:52.0533333+00:00

    Hi @Alec Sim

    As answered above, there is no need to transfer SQL license.

    If you're not at ease, for detailed information about the license issue, you can call 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Or you can go to Volume Licensing Service Center support. Please choose region/language and choose to call or have web.

    Best regards,

    Cosmog Hong

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