Switching from SQL Server/CAL based licensing to core based licensing model for all SQL servers

Question

We are using Server+CAL licensing model for all SQL servers in our organization. Due to the limitation of number of cores supported by CAL based license, we are planning to switch to core based license.

Upon checking with client, he informed, "Under the agreement, you are licensed for both unlimited SQL Core and SQL Server/CAL licensing. Whilst there is no straight upgrade path, you can re-license the servers using the Core Based Enterprise server, there is no additional purchase required. "

I want to ask - Can we switch to the core-based licensing model with the same product key? What is the approach of upgrading servers from CAL based to core-based license for all SQL servers?

Answer 1

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