SQLServerCentral.com Articles tagged Licensing

Better Licensing for SQL Server

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:00:00 UT

Why is SQL Server licensing so complex? Today Steve Jones asks the question and wonders if Microsoft would make some changes to make it easier to understand.

SQL Server 2012: Creative Thinking for a Creative New Licensing Model

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UT

It seems inevitable that many customers will end up paying more to get the same features they have today, under the new SQL Server licencing model, unless they respond to Microsoft's creativity with some of their own.

License By Core

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:00:00 UT

Microsoft recently announced changes in the licensing for SQL Server 2012 and Steve Jones has a few thoughts on the topic.

Microsoft SQL Server Licensing For Dummies..

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:00:00 UT

Don’t let the above title fool you! Have you been confused on the Microsoft SQL Server Licensing requirements? Per Processor, Per CAL, Per Core, Per Socket, Per Node – Per haps (space intended :-), we should revisit the issue again, and try to offer some assistance as you go forward in making your purchasing decisions.

The R2 Penalty

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:00:00 UT

An interesting point was made by a reader about the price of SQL Server licenses when R2 is released. Steve Jones comments about a penalty that some of you may find if you look to build a SQL Server 2008 server later this year.

Easy Licenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Software licensing can be complex and confusing. Even in Windows and SQL Server, where hard limits are not enforced, people have problems determining how they should license software. Steve Jones talks about what vendors could do to help us.

Easy Licenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Easy Licenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Easy Licenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:37:52 UT

All-Access

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 UT

A licensing scheme from Embarcadero catches Steve Jones' eye. He comments on a great way for the company to work with customers.

All-Access

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:41:19 UT

A licensing scheme from Embarcadero catches Steve Jones' eye. He comments on a great way for the company to work with customers.

All-Access

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:29:02 UT

A licensing scheme from Embarcadero catches Steve Jones' eye. He comments on a great way for the company to work with customers.

All-Access

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:16:33 UT

A licensing scheme from Embarcadero catches Steve Jones' eye. He comments on a great way for the company to work with customers.

Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 UT

In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.

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Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:07:43 UT

In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.

Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:59:16 UT

In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.

Software Licensing Cuts - Database Weekly (Mar 16, 2009)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:52:30 UT

In the news this week, Microsoft is cutting some licensing costs for larger companies. A good move for them as the economy slows.

SQL Server consolidation: Why it's an optimization

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 UT

SQL Server consolidation benefits are high availability and lower licensing costs. Here's what to expect for hardware needs, system monitoring and SQL licensing.

Compliance

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:00:00 UT

Complying with software licensing is something you should do, but how far should companies take this?