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Windows Server 2016 OS Core Licensing

From 1st October 2016, along with the launch of Windows Server 2016, Microsoft have changed the way they licence Windows from a "per processor" model to a "per CPU core" model.
This means that the number of software licences that are required depends on how many physical CPU’s the server (where Windows is to be installed on) is using and how many core’s each physical CPU has i.e. Quad (4) core, Hex (6) core, Oct (8) core etc.
Each Windows 2016 licence covers 2 cores however Microsoft have stipulated that a minimum of 8 cores must be reported per physical CPU even if it has less than this amount.

Examples: (based on server with a single processor of 8 cores or less):-

Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition 2cre Lic - £4.00 + VAT x 4 = £16.00 + VAT p/m

MS SQL Server Core Licensing

Please note that Microsoft also use a "per CPU core" model for MS SQL licencing similar to Windows (see above).

This means that the number of software licences that are required depends on how many physical CPU’s the server (where MSSQL is to be installed on) is using and how many core’s each physical CPU has i.e. Quad (4) core, Hex (6) core, Oct (8) or Hexadeca (16) core.

Each MSSQL licence covers 2 cores however Microsoft have stipulated that a minimum of 4 cores must be reported per physical CPU, even if it has less than this amount.

Examples: (based on a server with a single processor of 4 cores or less):-

MS SQL Server 2016/2017 Express Edition – Free
MS SQL Server 2016/2017 Web Edition 2cre Lic - £12.21 x 2 = £24.42 + VAT p/m
MS SQL Server 2016/2017 Standard Edition 2cre Lic - £145.54 x 2 = £291.08 + VAT p/m
MS SQL Server 2016/2017 Enterprise Edition - POA
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We also offer MSSQL user (SAL) licencing for MSSQL Standard edition which can work out more cost effective based on the number of users who require the software Please contact us for more details.

VAT charged where applicable.

Specification - This is the minimum so actual hardware may be slightly higher specification depending on availability.

Above pricing based on minimum 3 year term followed by 90 day notice period. Other terms available.

Fully and part managed servers.

If you need us to part manage your server we would be happy to do this at the following discounted rates:

The above rates are based on 9am to 6pm Monday-Friday support (excluding bank holidays). For 9am-midnight support add 25%. 365-24/7 support POA.

Fully managed server options are also available starting at £75+vat per month (based on up to three web sites running on the server and no root/admin access needed).

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