Is there quick method to check the SQL Server’s version and edition instead of using a SQL query script?

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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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