Has anyone seen a Licensing screen during the install process?

Hi again.

I have been deploying the first few test SQL 2005 machines recently, from what I was told is the full-feature edition DVD received from the https://licensing.microsoft.com website.

We have purchased a mixture of per-processor and per-user licenses to use for this software. However, I am never asked what licensing mode to use during the install.

Can anyone confirm or deny that a setup screen appears asking what licensing version you want to use (per-user or per-processor)?

I cannot confirm what was downloaded from the licensing-website because I don't have access through the company.

I have the same symptoms as seen on this postings:

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=360181&SiteID=1

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=510279&SiteID=1

However, I don't see such a Control Panel utility to change the licensing type.

Thanks to anyone who can assist.

The Licensing is not controlled through installation or configuration in SQL Server 2005. It is simply a mater of ensuring that you purchase the correct license for the configuration that you are running.

Thanks

Michelle

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Just to make sure I understand this: in our case, we've purchased a SQL Server 2005 license from an OEM. We've installed the Enterprise Eval version of SQL Server 2005, supposedly good for 180 days. How does it go from an Eval version to a "purchased" version?

RDTuengel

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It won't. Although Michelle is saying above the licensing is based on the honor system, most evaluation editions cut-out after the designated number of days.

You will need to get your hands on an over-the-counter version of the software.

I'm surprised you were able to purchase a license without receiving the original software. You may want to call the OEM or Microsoft.

I'm not sure if you can "upgrade" an evaluation edition to an over-the-counter version... you may want to investigate.

Good luck.