We are looking to do the following
- Clone a 2008 Server box with a production 2014 SQL Server installation. (Box A) => (Box B)
- De-activate, de-register the now invalid SQL licensing on this new box (Box B) - (or temporarily put back into a 120 day trial)
- apply a SQL Server Developer’s license to the new Box (Box B) so the existing installation is valid for development.
This is with the end goal of having a properly licensed Development Server that is as close to Production in every way as possible.
Thanks!