SQL Server 2017 Core Licencing

MMShaikh 116 Reputation points
2021-03-15T04:02:59.63+00:00

We have a SQL Server 2017 Enterprise Core edition with no SA in virtualized environment. This VM has been assigned 8 vCPU. This VM is hosted on three physical servers in failover cluster. I would like to know from licensing expert if we are covered with license in our setup in case ofVM failover to another physical server in the same cluster.

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  1. MMShaikh 116 Reputation points
    2021-03-17T01:39:23.707+00:00

    Hi Cathyji

    I contacted Microsoft VLSC support and he advised me to contact reseller. They can only read the licensing document which only mentioned about SQL fail-over cluster scenario. There is no example of using SQL server on VM in fail-over cluster environment the licensing documents.

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  1. CathyJi-MSFT 21,096 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-03-16T06:52:20.557+00:00

    Hi @MMShaikh ,

    SQL server general tag that talking about SQL server tech issues. You question is related to SQL server license. I search this question, but I did not find a confirm answer from MS document SQL server license guide.

    So I 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.
    Hope this could help you.

    If the response is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it, thank you.

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