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SQL Server 2005 CPU Licensing with Multi Core Technology
In addition to hyper-threading (i.e. multiple threads execute on a single physical CPU appearing as 2 logical CPUs) and dual-core technology (i.e. a single CPU socket that has more than 1 core appearing as multiple logical CPUs), chip vendors are beginning to release processors with more than 2 cores. I am considering purchasing a new SQL Server with multi-core processors to support a SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition deployment. What are the impacts when using a 4-core processor with SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition? Will I only be able to make use of a single physical CPU since Standard Edition is limited to 4 CPUs? Additionally, what is the overall licensing policy in relation to multi-core technologies with SQL Server 2005?
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SQL Server 2005 CPU Licensing with Multi Core Technology
In addition to hyper-threading (i.e. multiple threads execute on a single physical CPU appearing as 2 logical CPUs) and dual-core technology (i.e. a single CPU socket that has more than 1 core appearing as multiple logical CPUs), chip vendors are beginning to release processors with more than 2 cores. I am considering purchasing a new SQL Server with multi-core processors to support a SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition deployment. What are the impacts when using a 4-core processor with SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition? Will I only be able to make use of a single physical CPU since Standard Edition is limited to 4 CPUs? Additionally, what is the overall licensing policy in relation to multi-core technologies with SQL Server 2005?
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SQL Server 2005 CPU Licensing with Multi Core Technology
In addition to hyper-threading (i.e. multiple threads execute on a single physical CPU appearing as 2 logical CPUs) and dual-core technology (i.e. a single CPU socket that has more than 1 core appearing as multiple logical CPUs), chip vendors are beginning to release processors with more than 2 cores. I am considering purchasing a new SQL Server with multi-core processors to support a SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition deployment. What are the impacts when using a 4-core processor with SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition? Will I only be able to make use of a single physical CPU since Standard Edition is limited to 4 CPUs? Additionally, what is the overall licensing policy in relation to multi-core technologies with SQL Server 2005?
