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dukeskywriter
Starting Member

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Posted - 2005-04-05 : 14:25:16
Can I buy sql server 2000 processor licenses that are used and cheaper? They list for $5000 but i have seen a few listed for less from 3rd parties. how do they do that? and is it legal? basically, i want to find the cheapest way to buy a sql server 2000 processor license.

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-05 : 17:35:15
I would contact MS to find out if this is legal. It doesn't sound like it.

Tara
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)

7020 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-05 : 18:20:17

I don't think there is any law, at least in the US, saying that a vendor has to sell at a price set by the manufacturer.

Just make sure that you understand exactly what they are selling you: Enterprise Edition, Standard Edition, Developer Edition, processor licensing vs. cal licensing, etc.






CODO ERGO SUM
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA

4184 Posts

Posted - 2005-04-05 : 20:08:39
Definitely contact MS before you buy that Enterprise Edition of SQL Server 2000 on eBay for $3500.

MeanOldDBA
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When life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA.
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