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Upgrading from CTP to RTM, 2016 RTM release date

  • December 28, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    #323681

    In previous versions of SQL, I have seen that the upgrade path from a CTP to a RTM version was unsupported. I was wondering if this can be done in 2016? We have begun some testing and as it is somewhat time-consuming to set up, we were wondering if it was even possible to upgrade in-place once the RTM come out.

    Also, anyone know the estimated release date of 2016 RTM? I have seen a post or two alluding to Q1 2016, but nothing more definite.

    Thanks!

  • December 29, 2015 at 2:20 am

    #1848411

    I strongly recommend a fresh install. CTPs are notorious for not uninstalling cleanly.

    A release date has not been set by Microsoft, hence you won't see any dates.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
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  • December 29, 2015 at 6:33 am

    #1848459

    Gail,

    Thanks for your feedback. I had a feeling that was the case, but I wanted to get someone else's input. Hopefully MS will make more information available soon.

    Thanks!

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