Hi,

In a 2-node SQL Server High Availability architecture
using Failover Clustering coupled with Log Shipping in an
Active/Passive configuration, how many SQL Server
Enterprise licenses to I need - 1 or 2?

Only one node is really receiving SQL requests, but with
log shipping I didnt know if the secondary server needed a
license also?

Thanks.

As per "SQL Server 2000 Licensing FAQ"
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/faq.asp

Q. If I am doing log shipping in an active/passive failover configuration, how should I license the backup server?
A. In this scenario, the active and passive servers must be licensed identically, so that the passive server can process the same workload as the active server in the event of a failover.

Additional Links
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Whitepaper- SQL Server 2000 Pricing and Licensing
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlserverlicensing.asp

SQL Server Processor Licensing Clarification
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/multiplexmktbulletin.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing

Best Regards,

Uttam Parui
Microsoft Corporation

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