Question
Can I perform an MSSQL edition upgrade (e.g., SQL Express to Standard or Enterprise) for Summation or eDiscovery?
Answer
Yes. Below are the SQL upgrades supported by Microsoft. If not supported by Microsoft, the upgrade will also be unsupported by AccessData.
MSSQL 2008 R2 & 2012 Supported Paths
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143393(v=sql.110).aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/de-de/library/ms143393(sql.105).aspx
Upgrade Instructions
https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/petersad/2011/01/24/how-to-perform-an-sql-server-edition-upgrade/
(NOTE: The above article also applies to SQL Server 2012. Other Articles for 2012 and above can be found online.)
Overview
This information has been tested using the instructions in the articles above. If moving SQL from one instance to a different instance, this not supported without engaging with AccessData's Services team as it requires custom scripts and procedures.
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