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AskSQLTeam
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 Posted - 2007-02-27 : 09:29:54
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| Steve writes "Probably not a tough question if I wasn't a newbie:I have two copies of MSSQL 2005 standard edition, intended for installation on a dual proc db server. The server is physically placed in a remote hosting service.Since I need to install remotely, it's non-trivial how to get the bits over there. I could fed-ex the CDs to the hosting service and have them feed the machine.However they suggested that they simply use their MSDN version, which I accepted.But it turns out the MSDN version setup has a pre-populated product key, and does not allow me to entire my own product key(s).So the questions:1) besides the product key thing, is there any difference between the MSDN version and the retail version?2) does it matter that I enter my product key(s) during installation, or do I need to simply posess the keys to be legit?3) On a dual-proc system, must two keys entered to activate operation on each processor?So in general, I'm confused as to the technical dependence of installation on the product keys. After $12k I kinda want to use them." |
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snSQL
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2007-02-27 : 11:36:33
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1) besides the product key thing, is there any difference between the MSDN version and the retail version?
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2) does it matter that I enter my product key(s) during installation, or do I need to simply posess the keys to be legit?
You can use your keys when installing from their copy by editing the .ini file used for the install or specifying your keys in the setup command line. See http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259.aspx quote:
3) On a dual-proc system, must two keys entered to activate operation on each processor?
If you're using Processor licensing, then yes. See http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlserverlicensing.mspxandhttp://download.microsoft.com/download/a/6/e/a6ea642a-2dbd-4142-a26d-9c3afe4a2b9e/SQLServer2005StdOEMEULA(English).doc |
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jwt
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Posted - 2007-02-27 : 11:42:14
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| 1) besides the product key thing, is there any difference between the MSDN version and the retail version?2) does it matter that I enter my product key(s) during installation, or do I need to simply posess the keys to be legit?3) On a dual-proc system, must two keys entered to activate operation on each processor?-------------------------------------1) There is no difference based on where you got the software from - Just check to see if the versions are the same.2) No it should not. The software is on their machine, they are responsable for maintenance and patches, etc, and they are making money from you. So they are in effect providing a suite of services for you - just that one of those services happens to be allowing you access to a db. Based on that logic, I wouldn't let them use my install at all. In fact most web hosting services don't make you provide the product key. They are the ones who have to pony up.3) Nope - one set of keys per installation. |
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Installation of MS SQL and product keys