Downgrade SQL 2008 R2 Enterprise Cluster to SQL 2008 R2 Standard Cluster

Question

Hi
While I found several information about Downgrading an 2008 R2 Enterprise to 2008 R2 Standard edition (even here in this forum) I didn't found much information doing this when it's a clustered SQL Server. Is there anything I've to be aware of? My solution
I've in mind is:
1.) Stop SQL Service
2.) Move all database (users and system) to another location
3.) Uninstall existing Enterprise nodes/instances of both servers
4.) Install the SQL 2008 R2 Standard on both nodes. Use same folders for databases as in the original installation. Use also all other configs as the original one (instance/cluster name, network ressource name,...)
5.) Stop SQL Service
6.) Remove original user and system databases back to their original folder. Replace system databases of new installation with the original ones.
Should this work or not?

Answer 1

Hi,
I guess you already know it and you are follwoing correct process.But what plans you have for  enterprise features which were used in Ent edition and will not be present in standard edition.did you made any alternatives for it.
Did you checked your application code or built in jobs(which used enterprise features) if so good to go then.
For features suported by various edition look at below link
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645993(v=sql.105).aspx
For downgrading this link will be helpful
http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/3079/downgrade-from-sql-server-enterprise-edition-to-standard-edition/
Please make sure you migrate login and jobs either with script method or use below link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918992/en-gb
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