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Licencing for SQL Server 2012 test environment

  • December 1, 2014 at 2:23 am

    #292975

    Hi Everyone,

    I am looking to test up a new SQL Server 2012 test environment for our system. Does anyone know the Microsoft position in regard to licencing for non-production test SQL Server environments?

    Many thanks for any guidance you can give.

    Regards

    David

  • December 1, 2014 at 2:52 am

    #1761628

    Licensing is a complex matter and it's easy to get things wrong.

    That said, as far as I know, if you have a MSDN subscription you should be entitled to a test license for each production license. This allows you to test with the exact same edition you will use in production.

    The easiest solution is Developer Edition, that costs around $60. You will need a license for each developer using the instance.

    Another option is the Enterprise Evaluation Edition, that lets you test the product for 180 days.

    -- Gianluca Sartori

  • December 1, 2014 at 3:05 am

    #1761630

    thanks Gianluca for your help - I will explore these options.

    Regards

    David

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