Problem with migrating database from a SQL Server Evaluation edition to a purchased version
During a user group meeting one of the user asked that If we were to migrate our databases over to the evaluation edition of SQL Server 2005, is there a way of upgrading to the purchased (licensed) version (before the 180 day expires) without uninstalling or stopping the converted migrated running or production 2005 databases.
The easy option is 180-day trial version of SQL Server product allows the upgrade feature to the fully licensed version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition without uninstalling the trial software prior to the end of its period. Say if you need upgrading to the fully licensed version of SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition, Workgroup Edition, or Developer Edition, it is recommended that you uninstall the 180-day trial version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition before installing the fully licensed version of the other editions.