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sql server 2008 R2 evaluation

  • February 9, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    #388826

    Can you extend the grace period for activation on sql server 2008 R2 evaluation edition.One of our system is going to expire next week and management are dragging their heels signing off on the purchase of sql.

    thanks

  • February 10, 2011 at 3:21 am

    #1285037

    I didn't really find evidence that you can extend the trial period.

    You can however turn back your system clock:

    http://shahfaisalmuhammed.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/sql-server-2008-evaluation-edition-upgrade/

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  • February 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    #1285522

    yes it is a production server. I been on management's case for several months about buying a licence.

  • February 10, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    #1285526

    Would SQL Server 2008 R2 Express be an option?


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  • February 10, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    #1285528

    nah - need the report server and analysis services.

  • February 10, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    #1285529

    Maybe they will sign off a little faster once it stops working.

  • February 10, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    #1285530

    I'm sure they will! 😀

  • February 13, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    #1286222

    after about 5 months the boss signed off on licencing for sql 2008 R2 last week. Should be able to install the licence for expiry date next Saturday!

    thank for your help guys.

  • February 13, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    #1286291

    djordan 4543 (2/13/2011)

    after about 5 months the boss signed off on licencing for sql 2008 R2 last week. Should be able to install the licence for expiry date next Saturday!

    thank for your help guys.

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  • February 28, 2011 at 7:30 am

    #1292309

    There is a way to get a new grace period...

    1) Ensure all your user databases are not on the system drive

    2) Script out everything you might need from your system databases

    3) Reformat your system drive

    4) Install a new copy of Windows and SQL Server

    5) Attach all your user databases

    6) Script back in to your system databases everything you did in 2)

    IMHO paying the money for a license is less work and less risk.

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