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Super Simple Std to Ent upgrade question

  • September 27, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    #245599

    So without software assurance, can I upgrade SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard to 2008 R2 Enterprise?

    This may seem obvious, but with Microsoft, I've learned to ask.

    Thanks!

  • September 27, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    #1387493

    Best answer would come direct from Microsoft. Based on my dealings, the answer is you still have to buy the Enterprise license at full price.

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  • September 27, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    #1387519

    Do you mean "can I" technically, in that will it work? Or "can I" license-wise?

    The former is yes: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143393%28v=SQL.100%29.aspx

    The latter is no, not without a cost. Even with software assurance, I believe you have a cost. The SA takes you to the next version, not to a new edition.

  • September 30, 2011 at 11:31 am

    #1388949

    Thanks for the link. I was referring to technically. I should have made that clearer.

    Chris

  • September 30, 2011 at 11:32 am

    #1388950

    Thanks for your reply. Actually, I was referring to technically... will a non-SWA version of SQL Server 2008 R2 Std allow an upgrade to a non-SWA version of SQL Server R2 Ent, or do I have to install from scratch?

  • October 3, 2011 at 7:50 am

    #1389522

    Software assurance has no effect on your install. It's strictly an administrative item, not a technical one. Meaning the install doesn't know if software assurance was purchased.

  • October 3, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    #1389913

    Thanks Steve!

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