Tag Archives: Windows

What are Azure Hybrid Use Benefits and License Mobility for SQL Server and Windows?

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING. CONTACT YOUR LICENSING SPECIALIST OR RESELLER OR MICROSOFT DIRECTLY.   Since 2012, Microsoft has sold Enterprise SQL Server licenses per core, 4 core minimum (The old processors became 4 cores … Continue reading

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Upgrading to SQL 2016 (and 2017) and Windows Server 2016

A lot of engineering work has gone into easing upgrades for SQL Server and Windows at Microsoft. In general, a lot of breaking changes no longer happen especially around the database engine. But what about other components? What about Windows? … Continue reading

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