SQL Server "Processor" license on dual processor server

[dgillz]

I have a customer getting a new dual processor server. The term "processor" license for SQL Server 2005 seems to indicate that they would need to purchase 2 of these, since the server has 2 processors.

Is this correct? If not can anyone point me to some documentation I can use to show a certain vendor that this is not required?

Or maybe someone has already tackled this and has first hand knowledge that 2 processor licenses are, or are not, required.

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[dgillz]

I got an email from a colleague and the answer is NO, it only requires one processor license. Here is a link that describes it perfectly:

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...b-61377df9c5c2/SQLServer2005Licensingv1.1.doc

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[NEmacGuy]

I beleive a dual processor server, would require 2 processor licenses, where a dual core would not (assuming you are buying a per processor license).

 

[dgillz]

NEmacGuy,

You are 110% correct. I have never dealt with this issue before but I sure got an edumcation in the last 48 hours!

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[NEmacGuy]

Dgillz,
We too normally don't buy per processor licensing, with the exception of high user count, or if synergy portal is in the picture. Then I beleive we lean towards SQL with per processor licensing, and internet connector licensing for the OS, along with whatever client cals.