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SQL Server 2008 R2 Evaluation Edition Installations
Can I install an Evaluation version on my server, and then couple months later, install another instance of a different Evaluation version? I'm trying to simulate two instances before going to production.
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Evaluation version - I mean the trial version of SQL Server 2008 R2, which expires after 180 days. Not Express, I believe that is free.
Hi,
AFAIK you can install multiple evaluation instances of SQL Server on the same machine.
HTH
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AFAIK you can install multiple evaluation instances of SQL Server on the same machine.
HTH
Rainer
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The end date of evaluation period (180 days) set by the first install be the end date of all the other evaluation instances?
I believe that the separate versions will each have their own evaluation end date. Now, if you are thinking about trying to use, for instance, SQL Server 2008R2 Enterprise edition for 180 days and then install another evaluation for another 180 days, then I think it won't work. ;-)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.
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You can install SQL Server 2008 and 2008R2 version on one box . . . I've installed not only both eExpress versons but also both Developer Editions on one of mine.