SQL Server Licensing

suthan speed 0

Hi Team,

        My customer has SQL server 2017 Enterprise licensing. He needs to upgrade the SQl server to 2022. Is he able to use the Existing License for SQL 2022 and he doesn't have Software assurance.

LiHongMSFT-4306 28,041 Reputation points

2024-06-17T02:33:23.1666667+00:00

Hi @suthan speed

As answered, 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. to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist, or you can go to the Volume Licensing Service Center support.

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Olaf Helper 45,111 Reputation points

2024-06-14T07:53:43.66+00:00

Product keys are bound to the product version, you can not install SQL Server 2022 with a 2017 key.

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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Erland Sommarskog 112.7K Reputation points MVP

2024-06-14T21:28:48.3+00:00

Product keys are bound to the product version, you can not install SQL Server 2022 with a 2017 key.

Furthermore, even if you were technically able to install SQL 2022, you would be running without a proper license, since the license for SQL 2017 is not good for SQL 2022. Your customer will need to cough up some money.

I recommend getting Software Assurance while he is at it.
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