Microsoft SQL Server 10% Price Increase
On January 1, 2023, Microsoft will change the cost of SQL Server 2022 for the [...]
A Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft End of Support
UPDATE: We have changed the color codings to reflect what's overdue and what's upcoming [...]
So You Want to Buy SQL Server 2019 Licensing
Licensing SQL Server has always been a bit of a pain point. Luckily, Microsoft hasn’t [...]
Do I Need SQL CALs for My SharePoint Users? Microsoft’s Policy on Multiplexing and Indirect Access to SQL Server
(This post is an update to “Do I Need SQL CALs When Using SharePoint?” first posted [...]
How Is SQL Server 2016 Licensed? Part 2: Virtual Environments
In my last post, I discussed the basics of SQL licensing. In this post, I [...]
How Is SQL Server 2016 Licensed? Part 1: The Basics
As of June 1, 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 is available for purchase. In May, [...]
Need to Upgrade from SQL Server 2005? Here’s a Licensing Roadmap
Microsoft has made it crystal clear that “Extended support for SQL Server 2005 ends on [...]
How Is SQL Server 2014 Licensed? Part 4, Virtual Environments
In our last few posts, we have covered the basics of SQL licensing, the breaking [...]
How Is SQL Server 2014 Licensed? Part 1, The Basics
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is now available for purchase. So how is it licensed? Is [...]