Since I started talking about licensing again in my previous blog, I thought I’d follow that up with some scenarios from the Microsoft web site. Of course, Microsoft supports multiple releases of SQL Server so the story may be different depending on the release you are under.
If you are running SQL Server 2005, here is a good scenario description of special considerations including multi-core processors, virtualization, failover-clusters and reporting services: http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2005/en/us/Special-Considerations.aspx
If you are running SQL Server 2008, there is an entire document devoted to scenarios involving licensing called the “SQL Server Licensing Guide” on this web page below. This guide not only sorts out licensing issues but also describes the various technologies and sample architectures with attractive, concise diagrams so actually is an enjoyable read (compared to your average license agreement!): http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/licensing.aspx
Have fun!
Cheers
Brian
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Brian D. Egler, MCITP/MCSE/MCT 2009, is currently an instructor with Global Knowledge, teaching various Microsoft training courses. He is a SQL specialist with a focus on SQL Server, Windows, .Net and XML. Egler has been a technical instructor for over 20 years and has more than 10 years experience with SQL Server, data modeling, database design, application development including IMS, DB2, Sybase. Every year he runs the Boston Marathon for cancer research.
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