End of double licensing: Microsoft SQL Server in Amazon RDS

Run SQL Server in the managed AWS service without re-licensing: Amazon RDS now allows bringing existing licenses and installation media.

AWS adds database features and license options aimed at simplifying agent deployment

The announcements add built-in durability for Amazon ElastiCache for Valkey and a new bring-your-own-media option for Amazon ...
InfoWorld

AWS targets a longtime cloud migration blocker with SQL Server license portability

Enterprises can now bring existing SQL Server licenses to Amazon RDS, making it easier to move operational data closer to AWS ...
Ars Technica

SQL Server - What is optimal RAID configuration? And SQL multi-proc licensing?

Looking to run SQL 2000 as a platform for an ERP app on a new box. Dual P4, 2GB RAM, up to 6 SCSI drives in any of a variety of RAID configurations.<BR><BR>The research I've done and the ERP vendor ...
Ars Technica

Want to buy SQL 2008 but it costs so much $$$$ - is there an upgrade license?

So we have two processor licenses for SQL Server 05.<BR><BR>I want the same for 08, but times are tough right now at work.<BR><BR>However, we could MAYBE swing a 1 processor license.<BR><BR>Maye get a ...
Microsoft

Microsoft Announces Expanded SQL Server 2005 Product Line to Meet Customers’ Growing Demands

SQL Server (TM) 2005, the next version of its flagship database and analysis product, including information about new functionality and pricing for the expanded product line. The SQL Server 2005 ...