PRB: You Are Prompted for the CD Key During the SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition Remote Installation (324559)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (all editions)
This article was previously published under Q324559

SYMPTOMS

You cannot install the SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition if you select the Remote Computer option from the Computer Name installation dialog box.

If you try to perform a remote installation of the Evaluation Edition, the CD Key dialog box opens and you must type your 25-digit CD key to proceed with the installation; however, the Evaluation Edition does not include a CD key.

STATUS

This behavior is by design and it only applies to the Evaluation Edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

To download Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/evaluation/trial/2000/default.asp

For additional information about SQL Server 2000, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

281574 INF: How to Upgrade to SQL Server 2000 Retail Version After SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition Expires

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB324559
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