If your serial number is valid and has available seats, the website will generate a new block of XML text called the "Activation Response."

Manual activation is the standard protocol for or servers behind strict corporate proxies . It ensures that your productivity isn't hindered by network security policies, allowing you to use features like advanced IntelliSense, code formatting, and refactoring regardless of your connectivity status.

After a moment, SQL Prompt will display an error message stating that it couldn't connect to the activation server.

Ensure you copy the entire block of XML, including the tags at the beginning and end. Missing a single character will cause the activation to fail. Why Use Manual Activation?