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Is there a way to install an evaluation edition of SQL 2016 SP1 Standard Edition? I need to run some performance testing on a Standard Edition install as part of the purchase justification process.

TheGameiswar
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  • Contact Microsoft and ask them if there is an evaluation version available. We're not them (there is no *microsoft.com* in the URL here). – Ken White Jun 29 '17 at 12:44
  • https://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/126538/how-to-install-microsoft-sql-server-2014-standard-edition-on-trial – TheGameiswar Jun 29 '17 at 13:06

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The only way to run SQL Standard without a license is through MSDN. Alternatively you can use pay-as-you-go Azure VMs SQL built in.

David Browne - Microsoft
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  • David, so through MSDN I would be able to download a trial of 2016 SP1 Standard Edition? I am really trying to build a realistic test environment so that I can justify to management upgrading from 2008R2. We are currently running Standard Edition, and I am wary of testing with all the capabilities of Enterprise Edition and then not being able to actually use it after purchasing. – ivGeo Jun 29 '17 at 17:03
  • Yes. MSDN Pro, Enterprise, and Platforms subscribers have access to download and rights to run in dev/test a vast library of current and past Microsoft software. – David Browne - Microsoft Jun 29 '17 at 17:07
  • Thank you, David, for your help. I really appreciate it. I assume there is a cost to Pro, Enterprise, and Platform subscription. What are the costs for each? – ivGeo Jun 30 '17 at 11:11