September 29th, 2008 by Martin Callinan
The licensing of SQL Server 2008 will remain consistent with SQL Server 2005
The notable SKU related changes for SQL Server 2008 from SQL Server 2005 are:
Addition of a Web SKU. This is a SKU for hosting public facing web sites and applications only, and is available in SPLA and VL channels
Individual binaries for SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition 32-bit, 64-bit and Itanium platform will be available on a single DVD as against a separate DVD for each platform.
SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition is no longer available for Itanium processors
Note for ISVs: A nominal charge has been introduced for ISV Royalty runtime servers
The licensing model for SQL Server 2008 is also similar to that of 2005. The notable differences are:
SQL Server 2008 licenses are no longer platform specific (32 bit, 64 bit or Itanium) and a license may be used to run the software on any these supported platforms.
Sample code for SQL Server 2008 will be available for download from the corporate website, instead of being installed via the DVD.
For more details on SQL Server 2008 licensing visit: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/default.mspx
Posted in Microsoft, Licensing |
September 3rd, 2008 by Matt Fisher
Marlborough, MA based Communications Techology Services LLC has paid the Business Software Alliance $80,000 to settle the claims that the company was using unlicensed versions of applications from Microsoft and Symantec. In addition to paying the fine, the company will also have to purchase new legitimate licenses to cover the licensing shortfall.
The BSA claims it was made aware of the alleged piracy through its whistle-blowing website: www.nopiracy.com.
Posted in Licence Compliance, BSA, Piracy |
September 2nd, 2008 by Matt Fisher
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) and Investors in Software (IiS) have joined forces in an attempt to improve business user education on the subject of Software Asset Management (SAM).
While FAST is most-commonly perceived as a licensing enforcement body, it sees the union with IiS as an opportunity to focus more on promoting the adoption of best practices, so that organizations can achieve license compliance as part of a wider software management strategy.
“The logic of this operational merger becomes clear when you consider the fact that organizations increasingly have to demonstrate good corporate governance through compliance audits, but equally they wish to reduce software procurement and support costs and ensure that all licences owned are fit for purpose,” said John Lovelock, chief executive at FAST.
Posted in IiS, FAST |
