How to apply licenses and convert from Sql 2005 enterprise eval. to Standard edition

I have been testing and developing with Sql 2005 enterprise eval. Now ready to deploy, and we have purchased a "device" and 5 "cal" licenses for each box. What is the recommended procedure for applying Sql 2005 "standard" licenses to existing boxes having 2005 enterprise eval. installed I do not want to delete and re-install sql server if at all possible!

Thanks!

Ken Ambrose




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How to apply licenses and convert from Sql 2005 enterprise eval. to Standard edition

  • Mayprog

    I have the same situation. Can anyone reply

    kenambrose wrote:

    I have been testing and developing with Sql 2005 enterprise eval. Now ready to deploy, and we have purchased a "device" and 5 "cal" licenses for each box. What is the recommended procedure for applying Sql 2005 "standard" licenses to existing boxes having 2005 enterprise eval. installed I do not want to delete and re-install sql server if at all possible!

    Thanks!

    Ken Ambrose


  • Courtney1234

    To be honest, I am not sure about licensing, its always better to speak to Microsoft. These threads might give you some idea,
    http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx PostID=2435258&SiteID=1
    http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx PostID=2713025&SiteID=1

    - Deepak


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