June 27, 2013 at 11:15 pm
We need to buy MSQL Server 2008 Standard or 2012 for a very light application.
I have quote:
228-09884 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard - License - $1863.58
server - MOLP: Open Business - Win - Single Language
359-05717 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - License - 1 user CAL - 200.98
MOLP: Open Business - Win - Single Language
P73-05762 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard - License - 849.33
processors - MOLP: Open Business - Single Language
R18-04281 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - License - 1 user CAL 32.34
- MOLP: Open Business - Single Language
Product Subtotal 1,946.23
Tax 0.00
Total 1,946.23
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Can someone help me to understand in English what is behind this quote?
Reading from microsoft.com, regarding MOLP: Open Business
Microsoft Open License Program (MOLP)
MOLP is a volume discount agreement, designed for organizations with 2 to 500 PCs. The licenses are perpetual and media and software assurance are priced separately.
Agreement Terms:
There is no contract and licenses can be purchased for a period of 2 years at the entry level pricing
Question:
IF MOLP is perpetual, why “licenses can be purchase for a period of 2 years”? What does it mean?
Does this type of license will need to be renewed after 2 years?
Can someone recommend me exactly what license to buy?
Again, I need SQL Server 2008 or 2012.
Also WINDOWS Server 2008 or 2012. I need both license for unlimited time.
Thank you very much!
PD: We cannot go with a SQL Express.
June 29, 2013 at 3:16 am
lisdey (6/27/2013)
We need to buy MSQL Server 2008 Standard or 2012 for a very light application.I have quote:
228-09884 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard - License - $1863.58
server - MOLP: Open Business - Win - Single Language
359-05717 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - License - 1 user CAL - 200.98
MOLP: Open Business - Win - Single Language
P73-05762 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard - License - 849.33
processors - MOLP: Open Business - Single Language
R18-04281 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - License - 1 user CAL 32.34
- MOLP: Open Business - Single Language
Product Subtotal 1,946.23
Tax 0.00
Total 1,946.23
Page 1
Can someone help me to understand in English what is behind this quote?
Reading from microsoft.com, regarding MOLP: Open Business
Microsoft Open License Program (MOLP)
MOLP is a volume discount agreement, designed for organizations with 2 to 500 PCs. The licenses are perpetual and media and software assurance are priced separately.
Agreement Terms:
There is no contract and licenses can be purchased for a period of 2 years at the entry level pricing
Question:
IF MOLP is perpetual, why “licenses can be purchase for a period of 2 years”? What does it mean?
Does this type of license will need to be renewed after 2 years?
Can someone recommend me exactly what license to buy?
Again, I need SQL Server 2008 or 2012.
Also WINDOWS Server 2008 or 2012. I need both license for unlimited time.
Thank you very much!
PD: We cannot go with a SQL Express.
No, it means that after 2 years you can't get the lower MOLP pricing without buying another 5 licenses. But don't take advice from a public forum on licensing. Contact Microsoft to make sure what you're doing complies with the licensing terms.
There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
--Plato
June 29, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Thank you for your reply.
I already tried that. I called Microsoft and they forwarded my question to one MS Software distributor.
They offered too many options. I was more confuse after talking to them.
I know I need to read about it and prepare myself to make a smart decision by myself. The problem is that right now I'm too busy. I'm developing the App that will be hosted on this server. I'm supposed to finish everything in 2-3 weeks.
I need help finding something concrete (hardware, OS and SQL).
What is the cheapest option for installing a server with Windows 2012 Standard Edition and SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition?
Where is the best place to buy it? Amazon? ebay? CompUSA? CDW? etc?
Should I buy an OEM version for both: Windows and MSQL or not? The OS and SQL will be dedicated to this server forever.
I'll appreciate any advice. Thank you again!
June 29, 2013 at 11:03 pm
Sad that after talking with a recommended reseller and Microsoft directly that you landed on a public forum asking for advice. I hope someone from Microsoft sees this thread. Unfortunately this is an all too common problem with not just theirs, but many large company's licensing models and reseller networks.
There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
--Plato
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