Home > Ask the SQL Server Experts > Kevin Kline - Monitoring/Administration Questions & Answers > Licensing concerns when upgrading SQL Server
Ask The SQL Server Expert: Questions & Answers
EMAIL THIS

Licensing concerns when upgrading SQL Server

Kevin Kline EXPERT RESPONSE FROM: Kevin Kline

Pose a Question
Other SQL Server Categories
Meet all SQL Server Experts
Become an Expert for this site


Expert advice on database administration
Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google


>
QUESTION POSED ON: 13 September 2005
I am thinking of upgrading our SQL Server 2000 databases from Standard Edition to Enterprise Edition. Are the SQL Client Access Licenses (CALs) transferable to a different edition of SQL Server 2000?

>
Licensing questions are a lot harder for most technologists than straight technology questions! However, when I was working as an enterprise DBA at one of the Big 4 accounting companies, we often upgraded from Standard Edition to Enterprise Edition without any change in our CALs. Since that time, Microsoft has introduced the SA (Service Agreement) for major customers. So there are probably many subtle changes in the general licensing agreements. However, the last time I did licensing work myself, it was not an issue. When in doubt, check out Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 Licensing FAQ for more information.


Do you have comments on this Ask the Expert Q&A? Let us know.


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google



RELATED CONTENT
Kevin Kline - Monitoring/Administration
Publisher residing on a different domain
SQL Mail troubleshooting
Installing SQL Server client tools on Windows XP Pro
Incorrect drive letter assignments
Installing SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition on Windows XP
Identifier field in Microsoft's SQL Server
Getting scheduled DTS packages to run
Performance problems after installing Windows Service Pack 4
Improve performance by spreading data
Difficulties transferring stored procedures and triggers

SQL Server Database Compliance
Meet compliance requirements with improved database security practices
Understanding transparent data encryption in SQL Server 2008
The fine line between not encrypting your databases and breach notification
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance checklist: IT security and SQL audits
SQL Server 2008 security and compliance features reduce security risks
Security testing for compliance – just how much do you need?
Logging for security compliance in SQL Server
Wrangling the data behemoth
Expert: Lengthy logs not always a good thing
Are you ready for a compliance audit of your SQL Server database?

RELATED RESOURCES
2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary



Search and Browse the Expert Answer Center
Search and browse more than 25,000 question and answer pairs from more than 250 TechTarget industry experts.
Browse our Expert Advice



SQL Solutions - SQL Database Design
HomeNewsTopicsITKnowledge ExchangeTipsAsk the ExpertsMultimediaWhite PapersIT Downloads
About Us  |  Contact Us  |  For Advertisers  |  For Business Partners  |  Site Index  |  RSS
SEARCH 
TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.

TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |  Media Kits  |  Site Map




All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2005 - 2009, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Policy
  TechTarget - The IT Media ROI Experts