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The SQL Server evaluation edition is free for 180 days but when the evaluation period has expired, the SQL Server shutdown and remains offline.
Check if the evaluation period has expired
Open SSMS SQL Management Studio then connect to SQL Server. Select New Query then Execute bellow TSQL commands.
SELECT
create_date AS 'SQL Server Install Date',
DATEADD(DD, 180, create_date) AS 'SQL Server Expiry Date'
FROM sys.server_principals
WHERE name = 'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM'As you can see, the result shows SQL Server Expiry Date.
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