SLPA costs??

[Daphne]

hi all there,
All my boxes are linux but a client needs to launch a huge DB. We wanted to launch the db using Microsofts SQL server 2005. The data would be accessed via a website on one of my linux boxes, and via a few other boxes of different varieties.

I called MS to buy the Standard Server 2003, SQL Server 2005 for two CPU's and and external license agreement. does anyone have any idea of what I can expect to pay per month if I get an SPLA?
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[rian]

Couple of months ago, SQL Server Standard 1 CPU costs $179/mo + tax

2 CPUs would be double that amount. Windows 2003 Standard Edition costs around $25/mon + tax. Upto 2 CPUs and 4GB of RAM supported,

To be eligible for SPLA, you need to be a Microsoft Certified Partner. Also, most datacenters and server providers resell Microsoft licenses under the SPLA with some markup.

Also, you cannot use retail Microsoft products to provide hosting services. For that your licenses must be aquired under the SPLA. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --