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tommerfrancis
May 20, 2025Copper Contributor
How can I continue using SQL Server 2025 Preview with full features after the 180-day trial ends?
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olafhelper
May 21, 2025Bronze Contributor
How can I continue using SQL Server 2025 Preview with full features after the 180-day trial ends?
You simply can't. You also can not "upgrade" a CTP to a regular RTM edition, that's also not supported.
You have to backup your databases, uninstall the CTP and make a new installation of the RTM version.