Is ONE Processor License + SQL Server Software (Enterprise) enoug

I have a customer who has purchased a single Processor License for SQL Server
2000 and has also purchased the Enterprise SQL Server Software(separately).
He claims that covers him for a dual processor machine, but I disagree. Is
he correct in his assumption that the software is treated as a single
processor license?
John
If the Enterprise Server purchase was also a Processor Licence then yes, you
can legitimately use your software on a dual processor machine since you
have purchased two processor licences.
If the Enterprise Server is a Server/CAL licence then you can use the
software on up to 32 processors (depending on the OS) but you would need to
purchase CALs for each client device/user. Your processor licence would then
be spare.
That's my opinion. As always with licensing issues, for the definitive
answer contact a Microsoft representative.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP

Is ONE Processor License + SQL Server Software (Enterprise) enoug

I have a customer who has purchased a single Processor License for SQL Serve
r
2000 and has also purchased the Enterprise SQL Server Software(separately).
He claims that covers him for a dual processor machine, but I disagree. Is
he correct in his assumption that the software is treated as a single
processor license?
JohnIf the Enterprise Server purchase was also a Processor Licence then yes, you
can legitimately use your software on a dual processor machine since you
have purchased two processor licences.
If the Enterprise Server is a Server/CAL licence then you can use the
software on up to 32 processors (depending on the OS) but you would need to
purchase CALs for each client device/user. Your processor licence would then
be spare.
That's my opinion. As always with licensing issues, for the definitive
answer contact a Microsoft representative.
David Portas
SQL Server MVP
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