How long can I use SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition

Question

Dear Microsoft,

I would like to install SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition for test process in factory before purchase it, but I don't know. How long I can use SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition 30 Days or ?

Answer 1

I would like to install SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition for test process in factory before purchase it

SQL Server 2019 dev edition is free. Starting from SQL Server 2014 DEV edition is basically free. You just need to cerate account with VS professional which is very easy.

How long I can use SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition 30 Days or ?

As long as you like, there is NO end date. This is not a evaluation edition which you can only use for 180 days. Just make sure you use it in dev environment for testing purpose only.

Answer 2

Hi @Nitis Kosumas ,

The SQL Server 2019 Developer edition is free, you can always use it as long as it is not used as a production server.

It contains all the features of the Enterprise version, but it has been licensed and can be used as a development and test system, but not as a production server. SQL Server Developer is the ideal choice for people who build and test applications.
Please check the Editions and supported features of SQL Server 2019 (15.x)

you can download the SQL Server 2019 developer edition from here.
If you have already installed the SQL Server 2019, please make sure it is a developer edition. Run the command: select @@Version

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