Spin up a Virtual Machine with SQL Server 2016 already installed SQL Server Editions The SQL Server Evaluation edition is available for a 180-day trial period.įor the latest release notes and what's new information, see the following:ĭownload SQL Server 2016 from the Evaluation Center The following sections help you understand how to make the best choice among the editions and components available in SQL Server. The SQL Server components that you install also depend on your specific requirements. The different editions of SQL Server accommodate the unique performance, runtime, and price requirements of organizations and individuals. Installation requirements vary based on your application needs. This topic provides details of features supported by the SQL Server editions.įor information about other versions, see: Alterity does not sell SQL Server licenses or client access licenses (CALs).Applies to: SQL Server 2016 (13.x) and later
Note: Microsoft SQL Server licenses must be purchased from Microsoft or a license reseller. The Upgrade Process will take awhile and SQL Server will be offline until the upgrade is Complete. Then, click Upgrade to start the process. You will also want to verify the Ready to Upgrade Summary includes Edition: Standard and Action: Upgrade. Choosing the free Evaluation option is not recommended since it will expire in 180 days with no warning. The main difference is that you will be required to enter the product key for SQL Server Standard Edition. Please read the notes below, then follow the instructions in our SQL Server Upgrade article using the Standard Edition installer instead of downloading SQL Server Express. Microsoft SQL Server Edition upgrades are handled through the standard SQL Server installer (setup.exe). If you are on a 32-bit version of SQL server (SQL 2014 or lower), you will have to create a new instance of SQL server standard and migrate your data over. Please note: This article only applies to SQL server instances that are running on 64-bit SQL server.
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