How to license SQL Server Enterprise Edition in virtual environment

Aleksandar STAMENKOVIC 20 Reputation points
2024-07-08T14:47:15.31+00:00

According to SQL SERVER 2019 LICENSING DATASHEET, my understanding is that if I want to license SQL Server Enterprise running on a VM then I need to purchase just core licenses for each virtual core (vCPU) on that VM and NOT physical cores of the host. Furthermore, if I want to build AG with 3 nodes (one primary and two secondary replicas) then SA license is also needed but there is no need for any additional licensing of two secondary replicas? Is that correct?

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  1. LucyChenMSFT-4874 4,750 Reputation points
    2024-07-09T02:26:12.0133333+00:00

    Hi @Aleksandar STAMENKOVIC ,

    Thank you for reaching out and welcome to Microsoft Q&A.

    For detailed information about the license issue, you can 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.

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    Lucy Chen

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  1. Olaf Helper 44,501 Reputation points
    2024-07-08T18:39:40.03+00:00

    Hello,

    This is a community forum for technical questions & issues.

    For question regarding pricing / licensing please contact a Microsoft sales partner or licensing expert.

    Call (1-800-426-9400), Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST to speak directly to Microsoft licensing specialist.

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