Hi
I am trying to change the edition of SQL from Enterprise Evaluation to Standard, which is supported according to this article: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/install-windows/supported-version-and-edition-upgrades?view=sql-server-2017 . This is a single instance, no clustering.
I have downloaded the SQL Server 2016 Standard SP2 ISO from my volume licensing portal and run the Edition Upgrade option.
After running through the wizard, it says it has completed successfully, however when I look at the properties of the instance it is still Enterprise Evaluation.
I tested this scenario on another computer and it worked fine, so I don't know why it isn't working on this other machine.
The version is 2016 SP2 running on Windows Server 2016.
I have noticed that the Database Engine is missing from the 'Ready to upgrade edition' window during the wizard. Perhaps this could be the issue?
Hope someone can help.
Thanks