SQL Archives - Mirazon

Feb 07 2018

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A Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft End of Support

By Brent Earls | Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Skype for Business, Software Licensing, SQL

UPDATE: We have changed the color codings to reflect what’s overdue and what’s upcoming in terms of support expirations. Additionally, we’ve updated it to include the changes to the Semi-Annual…

Oct 10 2017

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Microsoft Ignite 2017 Recap Part 1: New Product Releases

By Brent Earls | Microsoft, Office 365, Skype for Business, SQL, System Administrator

The big push and talk at Ignite this year was all about Azure, Office 365, AI and the combination thereof. In fact, it was discussed so heavily that it can…

Feb 23 2017

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Do I Need SQL CALs for My SharePoint Users? Microsoft’s Policy on Multiplexing and Indirect Access to SQL Server

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Software Licensing, SQL

(This post is an update to “Do I Need SQL CALs When Using SharePoint?” first posted on the Mirazon blog on September 3, 2013.) When you advise people on Microsoft licensing…

Jul 21 2016

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How Is SQL Server 2016 Licensed? Part 2: Virtual Environments

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft Licensing, Software Licensing, SQL

In my last post, I discussed the basics of SQL licensing. In this post, I will answer the question: How do you properly license SQL Server 2016 in a virtual environment?…

Jun 28 2016

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How Is SQL Server 2016 Licensed? Part 1: The Basics

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Software Licensing, SQL

As of June 1, 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is available for purchase. In May, I published a preliminary report on SQL 2016 licensing. As promised, here is my full…

May 12 2016

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SQL 2016 Licensing: A Preliminary Report

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft Licensing, Software Licensing, SQL

On May 2, Microsoft announced that SQL Server 2016 will be generally available on June 1, 2016. Here’s what we know and don’t know yet, as far as licensing goes….

Mar 15 2016

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Microsoft SQL for Linux

By Brent Earls | Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, SQL

Microsoft is making a version of SQL for Linux. No, you’re not asleep. No, this isn’t the Twilight Zone … it’s real. “Why?” you ask? There are several very good…

Feb 18 2016

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Need to Upgrade from SQL Server 2005? Here’s a Licensing Roadmap

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Software Licensing, SQL

Microsoft has made it crystal clear that “Extended support for SQL Server 2005 ends on April 12, 2016.” What exactly does that mean? No more security updates. No more feature…

Jul 03 2014

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How Is SQL Server 2014 Licensed? Part 4, Virtual Environments

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft Licensing, SQL

In our last few posts, we have covered the basics of SQL licensing, the breaking points between the main versions, and the use right changes made when SQL 2014 was…

Jul 01 2014

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How Is SQL Server 2014 Licensed? Part 3, The Licensing Changes

By Seth Rodriquez | Microsoft Licensing, SQL

In our last two posts, we have covered the basics of SQL Server licensing and we have examined the breaking points between some of the key versions of the product….