We are planning two servers, each with one 6-core CPU, and 6-8 windows server VMs.
Is it ok to take two Windows 2008 Datacenter licence?
I heard that a minimum CPU number on host must be two. Is it right?
Thanks
That is correct, Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition requires a minimum of two processors. See below from their Pricing and Licensing Guide:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter is sold in a Processor / CAL. Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition may only be run on servers with a minimum of two processors and requires a two-processor minimum purchase.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-buy.aspx
Matt
That is correct, Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition requires a minimum of two processors. See below from their Pricing and Licensing Guide:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter is sold in a Processor / CAL. Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition may only be run on servers with a minimum of two processors and requires a two-processor minimum purchase.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-buy.aspx
Matt
Thanks Mat.
Regards