SQL Prompt v3.6 & SSMS 2008 R2

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• Brian Donahue Posts: 6,590 Bronze 1

  August 24, 2011 4:49AM

  I just checked the release history and found that you need at least SQL Prompt 3.8 to use it with SQL Server 2008 Management Studio. 3.6, I believe, would work if you hacked around with your computer's registry but I don't recommend that.
  
  Try this one: http://downloads.red-gate.com/checkforu ... 9.0.43.exe

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• downatone Posts: 7

  August 24, 2011 9:00AM

  Thanks Brian - that did the trick - didn't realize my serial # would be valid for version higher than 3.6.

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• James B Redgate › Posts: 1,124 Silver 4

  August 25, 2011 3:45PM

  A serial will always allow you to use any point release - so if you're using 3.6 you'd be fine with 3.9 for instance. It's only relevant when it comes to major releases (i.e. 3.x > 4.x) whereupon you'd then need a support&upgrades bolt-on for the serial number to get a free upgrade.

  Systems Software Engineer

  Redgate Software

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• downatone Posts: 7

  August 25, 2011 3:57PM

  Thanks for the response James.
  
  Whats a support&upgrades bolt-on?

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• James B Redgate › Posts: 1,124 Silver 4

  August 25, 2011 3:59PM

  When you originally purchased the product, you could have taken out support and upgrades with it (this is often for 1 year, 3 years etc).
  
  If this is purchased, then your support queries are handled at a higher priority, and you are entitled to upgrades for free until your support contract expires.

  Systems Software Engineer

  Redgate Software

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