SQL Server license 20

Question

Hi,

I am creating a 3rd party software which would need deployment of SQL server. At present we have done the test works in SQL Express now want to upgrade to SQLSERVER. Do I need to buy it if I give the SQL to a third party for testing and only pay licensing if the testing goes towards seel

Regards,
Suman Talukdar

Answer 1

Hi @Suman Talukdar ,

In general, Express and Developer editions are free, like standard edition need license, you need to specify what edition you want to upgrade to?

About the license, it is recommended to consult the professionals

For detailed information about the license issue, 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. For international customers, please use the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/worldwide to find contact information in your locations. For Volume Licensing Service Support, please use the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/contact-us to contact information for your country.

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Answer 2

Hello,

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.