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budbradley
Feb 24, 2023Copper Contributor
SQL Server 2019 Upgrade from Developer to Standard license failed
I am attempting to upgrade an installed SQL Server 2019 developer addition to a purchased standard addition with a new key. I am using the Maintenace Edition Upgrade tool, and all appears to work wh...
budbradley
Copper Contributor
I included the SQL Server instance and was listed in the summary before I ran the update. I have tried it a few times and rebooted after each. It is either a bug with the upgrade routine or you need Internet access for it to verify the license key. Not sure because there are no error messages of any kind.
olafhelper
Feb 28, 2023Bronze Contributor
The screenshot shows build 15.0.1600.8, that's a CTP = Community Technology Preview, a beta version.
Edition or any other upgrades are not supported for a CTP.
See https://sqlserverbuilds.blogspot.com/
Uninstall everything and reinstall SQL Server with your product key.
Edition or any other upgrades are not supported for a CTP.
See https://sqlserverbuilds.blogspot.com/
Uninstall everything and reinstall SQL Server with your product key.
- budbradleyFeb 28, 2023Copper ContributorI was afraid you would say that. This install has been a bit flaky / buggy. This was my next course of action anyway. Thanks for confirming it.