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Robwhittaker
Yak Posting Veteran
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 Posted - 2003-05-16 : 04:37:35
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| Hi people,we've just set up a new server that is hyperthreaded and then installed sqlserver on it. The hyperthreading makes sqlserver think that the box is a 4 processor box when it is only a 2 processor box. Will the cause us a problem with the licencing, is there anyway of tell sqlserver that the box is actually a 2 processor box?ThanksRob |
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Andraax
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2003-05-16 : 04:59:38
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| According to the EULA (as I understand it), the license is based on the actual number of processors on the machine.However, I guess you will have problems convincing the SQL Server that it has only 2 procs... Maybe you should write to MS or your local sales rep and ask them? |
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Arnold Fribble
Yak-finder General
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Posted - 2003-05-16 : 05:07:49
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| www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/hyperthreading.asp |
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Robwhittaker
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2003-05-16 : 05:19:54
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| Thankyou,very usefulRob |
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Hyperthreading and Licences