Merge pull request #27604 from MikeRayMSFT/20230507-update-evaluation-edition

Add evaluation edition to editions and components of SQL Server

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

docs/includes/paragraph-content/sql-server-editions.md

@@ -1,18 +1,19 @@
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 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
-ms.date: 03/01/2023
+ms.date: 07/05/2023
 ms.service: sql-database
 ms.topic: include
 ---
 The following table describes the editions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)].
 
 | Edition | Definition |
 | --- | --- |
-| Enterprise | The premium offering, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Enterprise edition delivers comprehensive high-end datacenter capabilities with blazing-fast performance, unlimited virtualization <sup>1</sup>, and end-to-end business intelligence, enabling high service levels for mission-critical workloads and end-user access to data insights. |
+| Enterprise | The premium offering, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Enterprise edition delivers comprehensive high-end datacenter capabilities with blazing-fast performance, unlimited virtualization <sup>1</sup>, and end-to-end business intelligence, enabling high service levels for mission-critical workloads and end-user access to data insights. <br /><br /> Enterprise edition is available for evaluation. An evaluation deployment is available for 180 days. Review the version specific licensing guide for for details. |
 | Standard | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Standard edition delivers basic data management and business intelligence database for departments and small organizations to run their applications and supports common development tools for on-premises and cloud, enabling effective database management with minimal IT resources. |
 | Web | [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Web edition is a low total-cost-of-ownership option for Web hosters (including choosing Web edition on IaaS on Azure) and Web VAPs to provide scalability, affordability, and manageability capabilities for small to large-scale Web properties. |
 | Developer | [!INCLUDE [ssdeveloper-md](../ssdeveloper-md.md)] edition lets developers build any kind of application on top of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. It includes all the functionality of Enterprise edition, but is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server. [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Developer is an ideal choice for people who build and test applications. |
 | Express edition | [!INCLUDE [ssexpress-md](../ssexpress-md.md)] edition is the entry-level, free database and is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server data-driven applications. It is the best choice for independent software vendors, developers, and hobbyists building client applications. If you need more advanced database features, [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express can be seamlessly upgraded to other higher end versions of [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)]. [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../ssnoversion-md.md)] Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all of its programmability features, runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and a short list of prerequisites. |
 
 <sup>1</sup> Unlimited virtualization is available on Enterprise edition for customers with [Software Assurance](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default). Deployments must comply with the licensing guide. For more information, see our pricing and licensing page.
+ 

docs/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2017.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: This article describes features supported by the various editions o
 author: "MikeRayMSFT"
 ms.author: "mikeray"
 ms.reviewer: randolphwest
-ms.date: 12/01/2022
+ms.date: 07/06/2023
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: release-landing
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -48,8 +48,6 @@ For information about other versions, see:
 
 Installation requirements vary based on your application needs. The different editions of [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] accommodate the unique performance, runtime, and price requirements of organizations and individuals. The [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] components that you install also depend on your specific requirements. The following sections help you understand how to make the best choice among the editions and components available in [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)].
 
-The SQL Server Evaluation edition is available for a 180-day trial period.
-
 For the latest release notes and what's new information, see the following:
 
 - [SQL Server 2017 release notes](../sql-server/sql-server-2017-release-notes.md)

docs/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2019.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Editions and supported features of SQL Server 2019"
 author: "MikeRayMSFT"
 ms.author: "mikeray"
 ms.reviewer: randolphwest
-ms.date: 12/01/2022
+ms.date: 07/06/2023
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: release-landing
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -49,8 +49,6 @@ For information about Azure SQL, see [Features comparison: Azure SQL Database an
 
 Installation requirements vary based on your application needs. The different editions of [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] accommodate the unique performance, runtime, and price requirements of organizations and individuals. The [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] components that you install also depend on your specific requirements. The following sections help you understand how to make the best choice among the editions and components available in [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)].
 
-The [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] Evaluation edition is available for a 180-day trial period.
-
 For the latest release notes and what's new information, see the following:
 
 - [[!INCLUDE[sssql19-md](../includes/sssql19-md.md)] release notes](../sql-server/sql-server-version-15-release-notes.md)

docs/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2022.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: "Editions and supported features of SQL Server 2022"
 author: rwestMSFT
 ms.author: randolphwest
 ms.reviewer: mikeray, randolphwest
-ms.date: 12/01/2022
+ms.date: 07/06/2023
 ms.service: sql
 ms.subservice: release-landing
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -49,14 +49,12 @@ For information about Azure SQL, see [Features comparison: Azure SQL Database an
 
 Installation requirements vary based on your application needs. The different editions of [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] accommodate the unique performance, runtime, and price requirements of organizations and individuals. The [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] components that you install also depend on your specific requirements. The following sections help you understand how to make the best choice among the editions and components available in [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)].
 
-The [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] Evaluation edition is available for a 180-day trial period.
-
 For the latest release notes and what's new information, see the following:
 
 - [SQL Server 2022 release notes](sql-server-2022-release-notes.md)
 - [What's new in SQL Server 2022](what-s-new-in-sql-server-2022.md)
 
-**Try [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]! [Download [!INCLUDE[sssql22-md](../includes/sssql22-md.md)] from the Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-sql-server-2022)**
+**Try [!INCLUDE [ssnoversion-md](../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]! [Download [!INCLUDE[sssql22-md](../includes/sssql22-md.md)] from the Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-sql-server-2022)**.
 
 ## SQL Server editions