Optimize Microsoft SQL Server Licensing Across Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
Eliminate core-licensing waste, navigate complex Software Assurance (SA) rules, and reduce SQL Server operating costs.
Value propositions.
Core Allocation Efficiency
Ensure virtual machine core configurations align precisely with SQL Server Per-Core licensing minimums.
Edition Right-Sizing
Evaluate Enterprise vs. Standard Edition requirements to prevent unnecessary tier upgrades.
Cloud Mobility Optimization
Maximize SQL Server License Mobility and Azure Hybrid Benefit to minimize cloud database run rates.
Key features & offerings.
Per-Core vs. Server+CAL Analysis
Determining the most cost-effective licensing model based on user counts and database architecture.
Software Assurance (SA) Optimization
Leveraging SA benefits for passive High Availability (HA/DR) node licensing, License Mobility, and failover rights.
Azure Hybrid Benefit & AWS Optimization
Structuring SQL Server workloads on Azure VMs, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS EC2/RDS to cut core costs.
Virtualization Core Optimization
Aligning host-level core allocations and NUMA node configurations to prevent SQL Server license sprawl.