How to upgrade SQL 2017 Evaluation to Developer

kescott 21 Reputation points
2020-08-28T20:26:56.627+00:00

How do I upgrade SQL 2017 Evaluation to Developer? I have installed SQL 2017 evaluation edition and been using it for 188 days while I waited for approval to purchase the developer edition. There is not a SQL product key available to insert.

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 110.3K Reputation points
    2020-08-28T21:30:59.403+00:00

    You can download SQL Server Developer Edition here: https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/A/7/5A7065A2-C81C-4A31-9972-8A31AC9388C1/SQLServer2017-SSEI-Dev.exe
    No need to purchase.

    Once you have the installer running, select to download the media and run Setup. Then select Edition upgrade and you'll be fine.

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  1. kescott 21 Reputation points
    2020-08-29T15:47:35.043+00:00

    Thanks for your help. That worked.

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