How to download Sql Server 2012 Standard verison

We have purchased a Sql Server 2012 license. How can I download the installation media? Only download I found was the evaluation copy. Should I download this, install it and update the license?

We have purchased a Sql Server 2012 license. How can I download the installation media? Only download I found was the evaluation copy. Should I download this, install it and update the license?
You can download
SQL Server 2012 enterprise evaluation edition.
After download is finished locate setup file and right click on it and select run as administrator when you reach page where you have to select Evaluation edition or enter Key for licensed edition please enter the license key and continue with installation.
After installation completes you would get standard edition
run below to check
select @@Version
select serverproperty('productversion'),
serverproperty('edition')
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Hello,
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Hi,
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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard (64-bit edition). Additionally running the latest service pack is recommended.
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