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Author  Topic  pjn Starting Member 27 Posts Posted - 2008-10-08 : 03:55:56 Hi We're currently waiting on our IT team to purchase SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition. In the meantime I was thinking of installing it from my MSDN subscription (in trial mode if possible) and then simply entering a retail license key when they eventually get around to buying it before the trial expires. I've had a look through the documentation but can't find any info on whether the MSDN disc image will accept a retail key (and also if it lets you initially install in Trial mode) Thanks Pete