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How many times can you install SQL Server 2008 with the same product key

  • March 23, 2010 at 10:34 am

    #218476

    I have attempted to install SQL Server 2008 twice so far, but have gotten errors. Would like to try again. Is there a limited number of times that the same product key can be used before I have problems?

  • March 23, 2010 at 10:40 am

    #1138385

    As many as needed. The key does not expire. The key is to verify that you are the owner of the data(cd, dvd, etc...) Like a car key and a car, one without the other is useless.

    What type of errors are you receiving?

    Andrew SQLDBA

  • March 23, 2010 at 10:47 am

    #1138392

    thanks for your help. Here is the forum where I discussed the errors I've been having.

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic888280-391-1.aspx

  • March 23, 2010 at 10:48 am

    #1138395

    Haven't had issues with SQL 2008 specifically, but I have had cases where the MS license server locked out a particular key. I had un-installed and was trying to reinstall on another machine (so I was within the limits of my license) and all it took was a 5 minute call to MS to have it corrected.

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