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Is it possible to use Microsoft SQL Developer option and then change to the other option or even paid ones?

Betselot Getahun 0 Reputation points
2024-04-23T11:56:19.9433333+00:00

I have been using the developer option to build my database, but I recently found out that I can't use it for production purposes can I change/migrate to the express version or even to the paid version I don't know what to do can you tell me what I should do and how to do it? Thank you!!!

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  1. GeethaThatipatri-MSFT 27,642 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2024-04-23T14:13:18.0366667+00:00

    @Betselot Getahun Welcome to Microsoft Q&A thanks for posting your question.

    Upgrading in place: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/install-windows/upgrade-to-a-different-edition-of-sql-server-setup?view=sql-server-ver16

     Express edition (free) may very well be just fine, unless your DB has hit 10GB

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2022?view=sql-server-ver16&preserve-view=true#scale-limits

    I hope this information helps.

    Regards

    Geetha

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