How To Find SQL Edition Without Installing It

After extracting the SQL server folder, such as SQL Server 2016 Express Service Pack 2, navigate to this directory; C:\SQLEXPRADV_x64.ENU\PCUSOURCE\MEDIAINFO.XML. Search for the <Property Id=”UpdateDescription” Value=”Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express Advanced SP2“; this is the edition of the SQL server.

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