License Question for SQL Server 2022

When installing SQL 2022, it prompts or a license question.
Do you have Software Assurance or Individual SQL Server Licenses?

If I choose the wrong option, can I change it later without uninstalling/reinstalling?

I don't know off the top of my head, but if you have, or plan to get, Software Assurance, I believe you would incorporate or replace your SQL Server licenses. I don't think you need to re-enter or re-install anything.

FAQ here:

Some more details here (PDFs available):

As always with Microsoft licensing, it's best to reach out to them and ask. Typically, Software Assurance is a company-wide decision, it wouldn't be a decision or question for a DBA to make or answer.

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