Is it possible to switch from SQL Express to the full version?

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Is it possible to switch from SQL Express to the full version?

Is it possible to switch from SQL Express to the full version without any problems or is this a bigger action?

 

In principle, this is easy to do by following the below steps:

Step 1

Backup the running DB.

Step 2

Install new SQL Server.

Step 3

Playback backup.

Step 4

Customize the connection strings.

Step 5

Start the application.

Step 6

Finish.