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GabLeon's avatar
GabLeon
Copper Contributor
Dec 30, 2020

Sql Server License

Can I use my sql server License in an cloud based server?

 

Thanks in advance.

  • DennesTorres's avatar
    DennesTorres
    MVP
    Jan 02, 2021

    Hi,

     

    Yes, you can, it's called Azure Hybrid benefit.

     

    Before the link, I will highlight some interesting points:

     

    • Make detailed calculation. You need to have and keep software assurance, so you need to calculate what option provides the most benefits.
    • If it's a development/test server, you can use a development/test subscription and you don't need to worry about that.
    • The lift-and-shift, creating a VM in Azure, is only the first step for the cloud migration. You need to evolve your application and enable it to use PaaS services.
    • PaaS based on DTU's don't charge license value and are not affected by the hybrid benefit. Include this in your calculation as well.

     

    Links:
    Hybrid Benefit: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/hybrid-benefit/
    Azure Dev/Test Subscription: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/dev-test/ 

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