Monday, October 27, 2014

SQL 2012 - MSDN, Partner, Azure Default License Expires after 120 days

Issue:
By default, when you download the SQL2012 installation files, the correct key is included in the setup files.

However, during the installation, by default, it uses the evaluation key.
After 120 days, the SQL 2012 instance throws a license expiration error, and refuses connections.


Solution:
Enter the correct key and update the installation using the correct key.
By default, the SQL2012 install ALWAYS installs the evaluation keys. You cannot change them.
You must register SQL using your correct keys after it has completed installing.


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