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SQL Server License

  • December 18, 2012 at 3:01 am

    #267627

    I am developing web application which will be hosted on a dedicated server. This web application uses SQL Server as back-end. I want to purchase the SQL Server license but not sure how many licenses are required. Some body told me that I need to buy 2 licenses. If I buy two licenses, Can I install same SQL Server on two different dedicated servers, for load balancing. Appreciate you feedback. Thanks in advance

  • December 18, 2012 at 3:04 am

    #1569433

    As with anything licensing and the legalities involved, go and speak with your MS Reseller or MS directly. Do not take what anyone says on a public forum as the truth.

    Also when speaking to MS or your reseller get a transcript, the name of the person you spoke to and their contact details as sometimes the information differes between who you speak to.

    I have attached some guides on working out what you need, but it all depends on your hardware you will be running SQL on.

  • December 18, 2012 at 3:16 am

    #1569437

    Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. I will read all the licensing guide and if any questions will let you know

    Thanks again

  • December 18, 2012 at 10:43 am

    #1569680

    For a web application, you should need a per processor license, based on the number of cores.

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