Lifecycle services Demo VM-where to get support for windows license query?

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I have set up an AX demo via Lifecycle services which currently runs ok. On the desktop of the VM however I see the following warning:

"Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation

Windows License valid for 9 days"

Obviously I want the service to continue past 9 days, don't know what happens after the 9 days.

Should I ask Azure about this (I don't have support with my PAYG account and would have to add it on) or is there another source of support for Lifecycle services I should be going to?

Not a techy, don't really understand VM's and cloud deployments! I just need the demo for personal training, so any help appreciated.

thanks

I obviously just want the demo I have set up to be accessible ongoing.

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Martin Dráb 237,882 Most Valuable Professional on at

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My understanding is that LCS installs the server for you, but it doesn't give you a Windows Server license for free. You should use your own (company) license.

Evaluation Versions and Upgrade Options for Windows Server 2012 explains how to update the license.

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André Arnaud de Cal... 301,035 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi,

You can enter an own license code for Windows server (if you have one) like Martin mentioned.

It is also possible to deploy a new demo machine. You can then "replace" the current demo machine. The new one will run for about 6 months as of today.

You can take a backup of the databases (download them), prior to deleting the old environment from Azure. You can then use the backup to continue at the state you had created the backup.

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thanks both, I'll try to just set up a new demo I think and see what happens

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