I installed SQL Server 2008 R2 for the 180 day trial. We tested the system and it's working fine, and I wanted to convert it to full version.
The problem is, I have a volume key licence to SQL Server, and the Microsoft support says that there is no key for SQL Server Standard editions (SQL Server (2008 or 2008 R2 ) ), and says that If I use the disc, the product will install automatically without requiring my keys.
My question is, how to convert the trial to the full version – I don't want to go through the hassle of setting up everything.
Thanks!
Best Answer
What you want to do is treat it like an edition upgrade. Grab your VL copy of SQL Server, start the install, select the maintenance tab, and choose edition upgrade. See this blog posting on MSDN:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/wesleyb/archive/2010/05/03/can-i-upgrade-my-sql-server-2008-r2-trial-to-a-full-version.aspx