Hello.
I have some questions...I'm looking for the right answer.
Here it is.
If a cluster has three nodes with 4 processors in each, what is the number
of the processor license do I need? Among three nodes in a cluster, only 1
node can run actively, and two or more cannot run activly at a same time.

From the MS's license doc., they say
"...
A passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server.
....".
So, do I have to purchase the redundant passive node's 4 processors' license?

In other words,
alreay I have 4 PLs for active node, but because the number of two passive
nodes' total processors is 8, so I need more 4 PLs ( 8 PL passvie - 4 PL
active = 4 PL more)? Is this true?

I'm so confused. Need your right answer.
Thanks.

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote:

I belive you don't need additional licenses.

The statement there implying that take all the nodes in the cluster and the
maximum number of processes that is the number of PL you need. Only reason
you will need to buy more PL is if you decide to set up another instance on
the 3-node cluster.

In the ref document it lays it that sentence out a bit more clearly "A
passive server does not need a license if the number of processors in the
passive server is equal to or less than the number of processors in the
active server. The passive server can take the duties of the active server
for 30 days. Afterwards, it must be licensed accordingly.".

I think explains it best , "The passive server does not require a license
because no queries are being executed against it." . Thanks.

Ref Doc:
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...derations.aspx
--
Mohit K. Gupta
B.Sc. CS, Minor Japanese
MCITP: Database Administrator
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
http://sqllearnings.blogspot.com/


"Donald" wrote: