my version of sql server 2008 Enterprise edition has expired and I have a new key how to change the old key without uninstall or any modification to the installed server or instances.
How to change sql server product key
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my version of sql server 2008 Enterprise edition has expired and I have a new key how to change the old key without uninstall or any modification to the installed server or instances.
Best Answer
According to this article (referenced originally by nopol's answer) it is possible to change the product key of a SQL Server 2008[1] installation by performing the following steps:
It is also possible to change the product key at the command line using the command
Setup.exe /q /ACTION=editionupgrade /INSTANCENAME=<%INSTANCE_NAME% /PID=%NEW_PRODUCT_KEY> /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS
Where:
%INSTANCE_NAME%
is the SQL Server instance that will have its product ID changed`%NEW_PRODUCT_KEY%
represents the new product key that the will be applied to the specified SQL Server Instance.Notes:
/IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS
parameter indicates your acceptance of the SQL Server licensing terms. Make sure you understand the license terms that apply to your (or your organization) before using this switch.