If i have a one processor license for ms sql 2008 can i just click to turn on the other processor in the event i buy another license?
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By default, SQL Server 2008 sets the max degree of parallelism to '0' which is basically use all available processors for processing. I don't think that SQL Server licensing does any checking to see if you only have a one-processor license on a > 1 proc server. You could also set max degree of parallelism to '1' in a multi-proc server and still fall within the licensing guidelines. It's my understanding that it's the honor system with regard to the licensing. | |||||
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That won't cut it. You have to remove the extra processor from the server to be legit. Having the processor in the server, even if not using it requires a license. | |||
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