Microsoft Sql Server 2014 -12.0.2000.8- Key -... Jun 2026

For database administrators managing many servers, the open-source PowerShell module provides a powerful cmdlet called Get-DbaProductKey . This command can remotely connect to multiple SQL Server instances, access the registry, and decode the binary product key information for all of them. It's an excellent tool for license compliance auditing and inventory management. An example of its use is:

Using PowerShell (run as Administrator): Microsoft SQL Server 2014 -12.0.2000.8- Key -...

If you installed an evaluation version and need to upgrade to a licensed edition (e.g., Enterprise or Standard) without re-installing, you can do so through the under the Maintenance tab by selecting Edition Upgrade . An example of its use is: Using PowerShell

For corporate and enterprise deployments, product keys are typically into the installation media. When launching the setup wizard from an authorized ISO file downloaded via the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (or its modern successor, the Microsoft Admin Center), the "Product Key" field populates automatically. 2. Retail and MSDN/Visual Studio Subscriptions 2. Retail and MSDN/Visual Studio Subscriptions