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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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

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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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