2005 Licensing - True/False easy question 2

[chipk]

If you have multiple processors, do you have to go with the per-processor licensing, or can you still go with device/user licensing?

 

[macleod1021]

False....errrr....True....no wait...oh drats...I always sucked at tests

But to answer your question, you can do it either way...doesn't matter as long as you follow the guidelines.

Go here for more information on the 3 different models

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/licensing.mspx

 

[mrdenny]

Either one depending on your needs. This FAQ faq962-5153 also has some good info.

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[Hondy]

as I understand it you don't need mulitple licenses for a single multicore CPU.

e.g. one quad core CPU = 1 CPU license
or you could use CALs instead of course depending on your model.

 

[mrdenny]

Correct, if you are using CPU licenses it's one license per physical CPU.

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