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SQL Server Optimization with Legacy Licenses
Hi,
i would like to configurate SQL license consumption using cost reduction method.
Following situation is present:
- VM with SQL Server Standard 2005.
-on a cluster with mobility and two host.
I would like to cover this VM with SQL Server Standard 2005 (per Device) without SA license. Since the license is likely to be moved between hosts, I would need to allocate two licenses - one for each hosts in the cluster.
What is the best way for these cases. Allocations just one consumption per VM.
Thank a lot.
Hi,
I guess there is no out of the box solution. That is, because you're not working with installations, but with an assumption ("VM could be running on either host").
What about a device license and allocating both hosts? Even if the inventory would reflect the VM movement, you should still be safe. You should have a look at the following use rights:
Best regards,
Markward
thank you for your quick reply.
i am looking rather for a way to license this VMs twice - for each instalaltion. Since the license does not have SA I can not license by host.Hi Maria,
With "Core Points" licenses you could mess around with the "Overridden consumption" and try to assign a consumption of 2 to your VM. See "Consumption" tab, you'll have to add the "Overridden" column from the column chooser.
Best regards,
Markward