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AskSQLTeam
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 Posted - 2002-07-03 : 09:01:51
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| Richard writes "Can SQL 7 or SQL 2000 be installed on a single server machine without using any load keys, CD-Keys etc when having no 'true' SQL clients? I have heard that this is possible with SQL 7, for users under 10 clients.Thanks." |
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izaltsman
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Posted - 2002-07-03 : 10:31:15
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| Not true. If you are using a full-blown SQL Server for 1 client or for a 1000 clients, you are supposed to pay for the server license and the appropriate number of client licenses (or a per-processor/internet connector license, depending on your needs). Look at different editions of SQL Server to see which one meets your needs and is within your price range. The closest you can get to having a free SQL Server database engine is by using MSDE (which is basically SQL Server with no client tools and some performance limitations). You can find more info on MSDE here:http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/development/2000/MSDE2000.asp |
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M.E.
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Posted - 2002-07-03 : 10:33:43
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| The only copies that will load without CDkeys (that I know of atleast) are student versions. Besides wanting to use it for free.... Any legit reason why you'd want to do this?-----------------------Take my advice, I dare ya |
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