I should install a SQL server instance to use as a test environment for another regularly licensed SQL instance.
We would like to use the Developer license, which should serve this purpose.
However, a consultant claims that it is not possible, as the VM used for this purpose is located on the same virtualization infrastructure where the Production one also resides.
In the official licensing document it does not seem to me that this constraint is mentioned.
Do you find something like this?
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13,690 questions Sign in to follow 2 comments Hide comments for this question Report a concern I have the same question I have the same question 1SQL Server Developer Edition is a free product and its use is governed by the EULA installed with the product, eg at C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\150\License Terms\SQLServer2019_License_DEV_1033.rtf . The main term of that license grant is
You may install and use copies of the software on any device, including third party shared devices, to design, develop, test and demonstrate your programs. You may not use the software in a production environment.
So the question is whether a Test VM running on the same "virtualization infrastructure" as a Production VM violates this license term. If you don't feel confident interpreting this license and applying it to your deployments, you can reach out to your Microsoft team and request a clarification.
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a. General. You may install and use copies of the software on any device, including third party shared devices, to design, develop, test and demonstrate your programs. You may not use the software in a production environment.
b. Demonstration. Any person that has access to your internal network may install and use copies of the software to demonstrate use of your programs with the software. Those copies may not be used for any other purpose.
c. User Testing. Your end users may access the software to perform acceptance tests on your programs.
For the constraint of VM that SQL developer install, I have never heard of this constraint. But for License issue, I suggest that you can consult professionals in this area. please call 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Or you can go to Volume Licensing Service Center support. Please choose region/language and choose to call or have web. People there will help you more effectively. They will give you a confirm answer.
Hope this could help you.
Best regards,
Cathy
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Hi @Andrea Rinaldi , Did you change the account to login the MS Q&A? The thread is created by the account AndreaRinaldi-7351, only this account can see the “Accept Answer” option in this thread. This option is only visible for thread owner( the account create the thread). If this is your new account, if change the old account to login, you will see the "Accept Answer" option. Thanks. Best regards,
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