February 25, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hi All,
We purchased SQL 2005 in 2006 but we downgraded it to SQL 2000 because the vendor did not support SQL 2005 at the time. Now the vendor is ready for SQL 2005; is it Ok for us to upgrade SQL back to 2005 per it original license or we still have to purchase an upgrade license from SQL 2000 to SQL 2005?
Thanks.
February 25, 2009 at 2:09 pm
How did you "downgrade"?
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February 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm
used an exisiting SQL 2000 media that we had.
February 25, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I think you'd just have to uninstall SQL 2000, or otherwise make sure it's not in use. You're more correcting an error you made the first time around, since you're really not supposed to use an SQL 2005 license to install SQL 2000, so far as I know.
However, I'm not a lawyer, nor do I have any authority to speak for Microsoft. Same goes for anyone on this page, unless they can prove they are counsel for MS somehow.
If you want the official answer, you'll need to speak to Microsoft about it. They'll probably agree with me, but their answer will be binding.
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February 25, 2009 at 2:23 pm
As with just about anything licensing related - I would advise you call the Product Services line to confirm.
That being said - per the "how to Buy" FAQ (this is the 2008 version, but the 2005 version has this as well:
DOWNGRADE RIGHTS FOR PREVIOUS VERSIONS
Customers can acquire SQL Server 2008 licenses and run prior versions of SQL Server per downgrade rights outlined in the EULAs (license agreements). Licenses can be added to existing prior version installations with this same method.
(2005 version)
If you require SQL Server 2000 for existing solutions, you can still acquire additional licenses by taking advantage of the SQL Server 2005 "downgrade rights." The downgrade rights enable you to purchase server plus device CALs, server plus user CALs, or processor licenses for SQL Server 2005 and install and use the previous version for a reasonable period of time. Downgrade rights to SQL Server 2000 are no longer available for Runtime SQL Server 2005 licenses sold through the ISV Royalty program.
So - you do NOT need to buy another copy, as long as you are only running one instance at any given time.
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Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part...unless you're my manager...or a director and above...or a really loud-spoken end-user..All right - what was my emergency again?
February 25, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Yes we consulted HP who sold us the volume license and also saw the downgrade phrase on MS web site so we knew it was legit when we downgraded.
There will be only one SQL instance on the server after the migration. But I will call MS for sure about the upgrade back to original license.
Thank guys.
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