I want to know if there is a way to activate an evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 without re-installing the product completely. Running evaluation in a production environment while waiting on my purchase of Standard edition to be completed. All I have is my Microsoft Open License Order Confirmation.

Standard Edition does not allow 'activation' to upgrade from evaluation product to licensed product.

You will needto install the Standard Edition.

I suggest a side-by-side installation, moving the database files over to the Standard Edition server when installation is complete

Then when you have completed the transition, uninstall the eval version.

However, if you wish to keep the default Instance name the same as the computer name, then you will probably need to remove the eval version first.

I have installed SQL 2005 standard edition and the license is going to expire in 60 days. I want to activate with permanent license. is it possible to activate with permanent license without re installing.

Thanks in advance.

Please don't post on such old threads.

See http://www.mssqlgirl.com/upgrading-from-sql-server-2012-evaluation-edition.html

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc707783%28v=sql.120%29.aspx

I am trying to post in the given link but getting error.

Hi,
my SQL version is 2005 standard. I have to activate with license.

I have already installed 2005 standard but now I want to activate with my new license. is it possible. can anyone give me steps to activate with license.

Thanks,
Prasad

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Prasad