Evaluation version expired
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I guess it's been 120 days already...
How do i get the eval version upgraded? We already have a valid license for sql on that box, and are using it as the web server as well. Its all inclusive and legal. So i dont think we need to purchase a license for reporting services alone, its covered.
But how do i make it not be the eval version, or upgrade it? I didnt realize that it would simply shut down and stop functioning for our users...
any ideas?
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You'll need to order the full version from Microsoft. There won't be a charge (except maybe shipping?) as you already have the SQL Server licenses. Details can be found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/reporting/howtobuy/default.asp#existing
Hope this helps.
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What's the process for upgrading the eval 2000 version to the full licensed one? I've got a 2000 sql w/ reporting services eval, need to get it on the licensed version.
Since sql 2005 came out, all reporting services pages link to the same overview page - I can't find any ordering, downloading or any other info that used to be there for the 2000 version...
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Not sure if anyone else needs it but after a good 30 mintues of panic I found the link.
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/technologies/reporting/retailfulfillment.mspx
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I went to the link and it is no longer good since SQL 2005 Reporting Services is out. The link to get the CD for 2000 is http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/previousversions/rs/retailfulfillment.mspx. Did you ever find out if the EVAL can be upgraded? We're developing reports in the Eval edition while waiting for the CD and was wondering the same thing.
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We just ran setup from the cd image, it wasn't difficult - but I don't actually remember the details, we just did it that one time.
I did backup the encryption keys using rskeymgmt, before the upgrade. I would also backup the reporting databases.
From what notes I have, looks like we also applied the key - maybe after the upgrade? I'm not sure now if we did, or if we needed to.
Maybe someone else out there can give better step-by-step instructions, I just know it was painless and straight-forward - just backup the key and data beforehand.
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It worked.... but I got into a bit of trouble. I had a subscription setup to send a report via email everyday at 7am. When my eval ran out the email stopped being sent (well... kind of). When I received my CD almost 60 days had passed. When I did the install... 60 emails went out (and the executives don't like email floods to their BlackBerry devices) LOL
All I did was... insert the CD and when it detected I had a previous version did I want to upgrade.... I just said yes. That was it.
- Scott
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