Transferring MS SQL license from test server to production server

Lindy 0 Reputation points
2024-04-24T05:23:17.5633333+00:00

Hi all, I've seen the following below in the MS SQL licensing guide and would like to clarify if I am able to transfer my license from my test server to my production server, once every 90 days?

We are looking to use standard editions for both MS SQL and Win Server, and using the MS SQL developer edition may not be the best idea as there are some features on the developer edition that is unavailable on standard edition and vice versa.

Is there anyway I can do my final integration testing on the actual license and then transferring it to the production environment? Or what is the best workaround for this?

Thank you all for your help!

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  1. Olaf Helper 40,901 Reputation points
    2024-04-24T05:57:14.14+00:00

    You have SQL Server licenses only on "paper", there is nothing you could transfer.

    Just take care that your server are fully & correcly licensed.

  2. ZoeHui-MSFT 33,126 Reputation points
    2024-04-24T06:15:34.29+00:00

    Hi Lindy

    This is a community forum for technical questions & issues.

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

    Please 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. People there will help you more effectively.

    Regards，

    Zoe Hui

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