Download - SQL Server Licensing Changes 2012
What you need to know about the new SQL Server Licensing Changes
And why SQL Server is driving the value statement for moving to the HP DL980 for server virtualization
Consolidation
Low utilization on multiple servers = excessive licensing charges wasted space, storage, electricity Complicated system management etc., etc., etc.
SQL is growing up; exceeding memory limits
Managing server farms is becoming expensive & difficult
Why is this happening?
Vertical Scaling
Mission critical applications are now running on SQL Server
Expanded Virtual Machine core-count in vSphere 5 and Hyper-V means plenty of headroom for vertically-scaled applications vSphere 5 supports 32 cores!
Accelerates provisioning This helps customers in progressing
towards their goal of Cloud Computing
What will happen to your SQL Server costs?
In March, 2012, Microsoft will change the licensing model for SQL Server from Socket-based to Core-based
Microsoft considers a Socket = 4 cores for price parity Any socket with > 4 cores will trigger an increase in cost This applies to all SQL Server versions, not just the new
SQL 2012
How do you leverage this change?
Two time-bound opportunities: Customers who sign a SA (Software Assurance) agreement
before March 2012 can continue to license software on a socket-based model for up to 3 years and save SIGNIFICANT money.
Value: The DL980 sockets have 10 cores; Microsoft assumes a socket = 4 cores. So, customers pay for 4 cores and get another 6 cores FOR FREE
Even if you DON’T sign a new SA, you still have until March, 2012, to consolidate dozens of small SQL Server machines onto a single DL980 and obtain the power of an 80 core system for the price of an 8 socket server!
So how can I help you achieve greater gains
for less money?
Please call Bill Buress at 508-238-9887 x 4205