You are not using a "cluster", you are simply using a "virtual machine". The licensing guide addresses your questions.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-2019-pricing
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Scenario:
I want to make a Windows Hyper-V 2 node cluster and run a 8 core VM with SQL Standard core on it.
There will be only one VM with SQL, no passive one.
Only in case of update of host operating system or failure of one of the nodes, machine with SQL should be moved for downtime to the other node.
What license should I buy ?
Only 8 cores or i have to get it with SA ? Buying SA only for updating host operating system ? Rather weird but possible.
I haven't found answer for that question anywhere. All scenarios are talking about active/passive SQL cluster.
Anyone has such configuration ?
You are not using a "cluster", you are simply using a "virtual machine". The licensing guide addresses your questions.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-2019-pricing
Hi @a3pl ,
Please note that these are technical forums, and is not meant for providing legal advice on licensing. licensing questions are best asked directly to a trained Microsoft licensing specialist.
You can contact Microsoft directly and discuss your licensing needs - www.microsoft.com/licensing
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Hi @a3pl ,
> There will be only one VM with SQL, no passive one.
If you do not have passive node, you need to buy 2 x 8 core license for each node on which you can run VM with SQL.
If the node2 is the passive node, and you can choose the second option that you mentioned.
But this is technical forum, for SQL server license question, I still suggest that you can consult professionals in this area. 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. 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.
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