Is there quick method to check the SQL Server version and edition instead of using a SQL query script?
Issue:
How to check SQL server version avoiding a query script.
Product Line:
- Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Evaluation Edition
- Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition
Environment:
Power Monitoring Expert 9.x
Power Monitoring Expert 2020
Power Monitoring Expert 2021
Power Monitoring Expert 2022
Power Monitoring Expert 2023
Power Monitoring Expert 2024
Cause:
- Users need to quickly identify the SQL Server version and edition without running a query.
- This is often required for troubleshooting, compatibility checks, or upgrade planning.
Resolution:
Yes, there is a quick way to check the SQL Server version and edition using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or SSMS Express. However, note that using a SQL query script (e.g., SELECT @@VERSION;) is the official method recommended by Microsoft to identify your current SQL Server version number and corresponding product or service pack level.
Steps:
- Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.
- In Object Explorer, right-click the server name in the left pane and select Properties.
- In the Server Properties window, click General in the left pane.
- Look for Product, Version, and Edition details.
(The following image shows where these details appear in the General tab.)
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