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DP-300 · Question #258

You have a SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines instance named SQLVM1 that was deployed by using an Azure Marketplace SQL Server 2019 Enterprise image. You need to change the Microsoft SQL Server…

The correct answer is B. From SQLVM1, uninstall the SQL Server instance. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/change-sql-server- edition?view=azuresql&tabs=azure-portal

Submitted by tyler.j· Mar 6, 2026Plan and implement data platform resources

Question

You have a SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines instance named SQLVM1 that was deployed by using an Azure Marketplace SQL Server 2019 Enterprise image. You need to change the Microsoft SQL Server instance on SQLVM1 to the Standard edition. The solution must ensure licensing compliance. What should you do first?

Options

  • AFrom the SQL Server Installation Center on SQLVM1, run the Edition Upgrade wizard.
  • BFrom SQLVM1, uninstall the SQL Server instance.
  • CFrom the SQL Server Installation Center on SQLVM1, run the Repair wizard.
  • DFrom the Azure portal, reconfigure SQLVM1.

How the community answered

(39 responses)
  • A
    13% (5)
  • B
    79% (31)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/change-sql-server- edition?view=azuresql&tabs=azure-portal

Topics

#SQL Server edition#Azure Marketplace#VM licensing#edition upgrade

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