VM Win Srv 2016 + MS SQL server + 5 CAL

Question

Hello, I need setup a Windows Server Virtual Machine with SQL Server ans Cals for between 5 and 10 simultaneous conn. Win srv 2016 and SQL server 2016. This is for a financial adm we think in a 16GB Ram, 4 cores and 1TB storage.

I need help to adjust as much as possible the costs and how to acquire the associated licences

Answer 1

Hi @Haroldo Streuli ,

are you talking about a virtual machine running in Azure?

If "yes":
You don't need a Windows Server CAL. The CALs are included in the per-minute charge.

Source: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/licensing-faq/

You don't need a SQL Server CAL. The CAL is included as well.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/azure/azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/frequently-asked-questions-faq#licensing

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 2

Hello Andreas,

Thank you very much for your answer, it is very helpful. and yes, I am talking about Azure. So I can create VirtualMachine with Windows Srv 2016 datacenter for example and install MS SQL Server on them and Cal are included among VM features. But The doubt I yet have is how is the best way to handle MS SQL server license. Is automatically included if I install it in the VM?

Answer 3

Hi @Haroldo Streuli ,

the best way to be safe with the licenses is to use a Microsoft SQL Server Image for VM deployment.

Create Virtual Machine-> See all Images -> Search for SQL and select Publisher Type = Microsoft.

Select the image based on your requirements of Windows Server version and SQL Server version.

This way you are safe regarding the licensing of Windows Server and SQL Server.

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(If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

Regards
Andreas Baumgarten