Re: Software Activation - A Straight Question

So what is this then (25-02-2007):

http://weblog.infoworld.com/virtualization/archives/2007/02/virtualization_23.html

In addition, Microsoft announced that it is expanding virtualization
use rights to allow unlimited virtual instances on servers that are fully
licensed for SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. For customers who want
maximum flexibility in their use of virtualization technology, now or in
the future, SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition is the ideal choice.

Notice, that's the Enterprise edition. I don't have the Enterprise edition
installed, but a lessor version. but my earlier point still stands, MS
allows virtualization only when you pay for the top tier (most expensive)
version of the product.

Thanks,
Shawn


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