SQL Server 2019 licensing

Question

Hello everyone,

I have a SQL Server 2016 server running on VMware. I will migrate to SQL Server 2019.

I read the types of licensing, but I had a doubt.

The server has 12 CORE, how many licenses will I need for this virtualized environment?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi @Marcos Polart ,

For detailed information about the price/license issue, please call 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. For international customers, please use the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/worldwide to find contact information in your locations. Or you can go to Volume Licensing Service Center support. Please choose region/language and choose to call or have web. People there will help you more effectively.

Best Regards,
Cris

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Answer 2

You need to license all 12 cores since SQL Server is running on Virtual OSE.

Answer 3

@Anonymous , Thanks for the feedback.

So as I understand it, I will need a license for each virtual Processor (Virtual-CORE).

My environment shows that I have 12 Virtual Core, in this case I will need 12 licenses according to the "SQL SERVER 2019 LICENSING DATASHEET" that you sent me, is that correct?

Answer 4

Something here may be helpful
https://download.microsoft.com/download/0/5/c/05c60185-ebdd-4472-895a-3d8e8da55682/SQL_Server_2019_Licensing_Datasheet.pdf

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