January 13, 2010 at 7:41 am
Hello all,
is it possible to upgrade a sql2008 installation, that was licensed for 1 cpu, to use 2 cpus without having to reinstall?
I want to start using a SQL2008 version on a 1-cpu machine, and want to keep the possibility open to add another cpu later on.
I can imagine that I buy another license if I want to add another cpu to the server on which I host the sql service, but is this really the case, or do I have to reinstall?
tia,
Hans
January 13, 2010 at 7:49 am
This should be fine. AFAIK, there is not a separate codebase for SMP v uni-processor. Unlike the old NT servers, which used a different kernel, I believe that SQL code is the same.
January 13, 2010 at 7:57 am
Thank you for the swift reply Steve.
It actually triggered another question: can I install a 180-day evaluation version of SQL2008, and somehow activate that to a permanent version as soon as I have bought a license, or would I have to reinstall?
Right now I'm under a bit of time pressure, and need a SQL2008 running asap; waiting for the license to come in seems a waste of time.
regards,
Hans
January 13, 2010 at 8:29 am
you can upgrade from eval to a regular version if it has not expired (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143393.aspx)
Edition upgrade is here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc707783.aspx
January 13, 2010 at 8:36 am
Thank you again for the swift reply Steve,
you saved the day!
regards,
Hans
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