Windows Eval about to expire!!, best method of changing license ke

[Win2k3 64 Bit Licensing..Critical!]

I have a windows 2003 64 Bit Evaluation Server installed running SQL2005 for
a specific application. We were forced to upgrade immediately from 32bit due
to a requirement from our outside vendor. We used the Evaluation version
until our VLK key came in. We now have the VLK and would like to upgrade the
license. How do I do this without screwing up the SQL 2005 install which is
running our application?

Thank you!
Fred

 

[Kevinm]

When you upgrade from an Evaluation version to a retail version all of your settings are maintained. To upgrade you need to attach the install media to the server, run setup, and then follow the upgrade process.

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"Win2k3 64 Bit Licensing..Critical!" <Win2k364BitLicensingCritical@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A9B04025-B67E-4A72-9B6E-58B71EB00295@microsoft.com...
I have a windows 2003 64 Bit Evaluation Server installed running SQL2005 for
a specific application. We were forced to upgrade immediately from 32bit due
to a requirement from our outside vendor. We used the Evaluation version
until our VLK key came in. We now have the VLK and would like to upgrade the
license. How do I do this without screwing up the SQL 2005 install which is
running our application?

Thank you!
Fred