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MicrosoftCan SQL runtime and CAL licenses transfer to Azure?
Does anyone know if there's a SQL Server Licensing Guide?
I'm asking because I'd like to know if a client already has a SQL runtime and CAL licenses, are they transferrable to use on a SQL virtual machine in Azure (dedicated to Dynamics GP)”?
More specifically, can the SQL Server Runtime they currently own (provided by being current on their Microsoft Business Advantage maintenance), be used in explicitly in Azure (on a virtual machine) and be in compliance with all licensing rules and regulations?
As far as I know, if the customer is bundling a full version of SQL then they are in breach of licensing, and they need to be properly licensed by deploying a Azure SQL Server VM which includes a SQL license - Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for SQL Server on Azure VMs - Azure SQL | Microsoft Learn
Can anyone confirm and/or clarify my understanding please?
LC
Does anyone know if there's a SQL Server Licensing Guide?LicensingConcierge1 , there are one/two:
https://download.microsoft.com/download/8/7/3/8733d036-92b0-4cb8-8912-3b6ab966b8b2/multiplexing.pdf
are they transferrable to use on a SQL virtual machine in Azure
It's called BYOL = "Bring your own license", see
Save big by using your on-premises licenses on Azure | Azure Blog | Microsoft Azure
You have SQL Server license only "on paper", nothing to transfer. You just have to take care that you have valid licenses .. somewhere on paper.
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- Did you ever get a definitive answer to the question ?
Does anyone know if there's a SQL Server Licensing Guide?LicensingConcierge1 , there are one/two:
https://download.microsoft.com/download/8/7/3/8733d036-92b0-4cb8-8912-3b6ab966b8b2/multiplexing.pdf
are they transferrable to use on a SQL virtual machine in Azure
It's called BYOL = "Bring your own license", see
Save big by using your on-premises licenses on Azure | Azure Blog | Microsoft Azure
You have SQL Server license only "on paper", nothing to transfer. You just have to take care that you have valid licenses .. somewhere on paper.
LicensingConcierge1Thanks olafhelper ...I'll provide the info about Azure Hybrid Benefit but I agree with LainRobertson that this is best handled by the Partner's AM.
Thank you both a great deal!
Regards,
LC
This would be better run past an account manager rather than the community as the documentation doesn't always cover all the fine print. Still, the documentation is all we can speak to, so here we go.
Azure Hybrid Benefit
This program is not available to your client as it only relates to SQL Server per core licencing.
SQL Server + CAL
The following article outlines some requirements and limitations, specifically - in the context of server + CAL - that you need both of the following:
- The on-prem server + CAL licences - which your client already has (based on your description);
- Software assurance - which you haven't spoken to.
If your client does not have software assurance for those CALs then they cannot use their CALs against the Azure SQL virtual machine.
Cheers,
Lain
- LicensingConcierge1I agree that the Partner's AM should address this solution. Thanks!
