The guide explains how to leverage Service Provider License Agreements (SPLAs) to different editions of Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in a virtualized hosting environment.

To try and make better sense of it, Microsoft does provide a SQL Server 2008 R2 licensing quick reference guide. The guide offers these frequently asked questions and answers to try and provide ...

It's not 2008 anymore. Joey details the ins and outs of upgrading these aging Microsoft servers, including licensing changes, support options and potential pitfalls.

Company says licensing is weak spot in Oracle's armory, and it hopes to use it to woo database customers to SQL Server 2008.

Company says licensing is weak spot in Oracle's armory, and it hopes to use it to woo database customers to SQL Server 2008.

Company says licensing is weak spot in Oracle's armory, and it hopes to use it to woo database customers to SQL Server 2008.

Beginning in October, Microsoft plans to tighten its licensing rules to stop customers from using their own licenses for Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server and other software on rival cloud ...

Microsoft's move will help cloud partners better meet customer demands for cheaper solutions for predictable cloud computing workloads.