Microsoft KB Archive/317428

= Where to find information about SQL Server licensing =

Article ID: 317428

Article Last Modified on 5/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition

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This article was previously published under Q317428



SUMMARY
Many different variations of licensing are available for SQL Server. This article provides resources that you can use to help you decide which licensing models are appropriate for your environment.



MORE INFORMATION
To understand important licensing considerations for SQL Server customers, see the white paper on the following Microsoft Web site:

SQL Server 2000 Pricing and Licensing

For information about how to obtain production licenses, development licenses, ASP licenses, independent software vendor (ISV) licenses, and trial software, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/default.mspx

For an overview of how Microsoft Licensing works, including a &quot;Licensing 101&quot; section, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/Default.aspx

For information about licensing policies for earlier versions of SQL Server and upgrade policies for earlier versions of SQL Server, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/SQL/howtobuy/70/pricing.asp

If you have additional questions about licenses for any version of SQL Server, the sales department can help you. To find the phone number for your nearest office, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/

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