Articles on SQL Server

SPLA, CSP-Hosting, and SQL with Azure Arc can all drive growth—if used strategically. This article explains how to combine them profitably while avoiding audit risks.

Microsoft Azure Arc is changing the game for SQL Server licensing, offering service providers new ways to meet their clients’ needs. With Azure Arc, clients can connect any SQL Server to Azure and take advantage of pay-as-you-go licensing for greater flexibility and cost savings.

In an Enterprise Agreement true-up, you are supposed to recount the licenses your organisation is using. Identify and exclude bundled SQL Server licenses!

Consolidating in a hardware cluster is a lesser-known strategy to dramatically reduce SQL Server licensing fees through efficient instance deployment.

You probably have SQL Server instances in failover or disaster recovery mode. Do you know that licenses for the “passive” instances are free-of-charge?

Changes to SQL Server licensing in 2022 — how they may impact your budget. The new per-VM licensing model, Azure Disaster Recovery, and unlimited containers.

Options for using SQL Server in test and development with Visual Studio subscriptions vs commercial licenses. Free alternative — SQL Server Developer Edition.

When virtualising Microsoft server software, one question often arises: “How do I handle licensing?” Especially when you’re using virtual machine mobility.

Learn cost-saving tips for optimizing SQL Server licensing on-premises and in the cloud. Improve the bottom line and reduce expenses with our expert guidance.

There’s considerable frustration because Windows Server and SQL Server are licensed differently in containers. 

Let me guess; your budget for SQL Server isn’t infinite. Here are practical ideas on optimising your estate and using the budget for the more important stuff.

Do you deploy SQL Server Integration Services separately from the SQL database and think it’s free? STOP. It requires a full SQL licence.