This presentation is part of LearnItFirst's SQL Server 2012: A Comprehensive Introduction course. The video that contains this presentation can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pws34YEbRpQ This slideshow addresses types of SQL Server 2012 editions (Principal, Specialized, and Breadth). Editions determine which features are available, maximum CPU/memory usage, how the services respond to events, and various feature-specific tweaks/options. Scott will address topics such as the new CPU licensing scheme, Client Access Licenses, the free Express Edition, as well as the brand new Business Intelligence edition. For those who do not know about the different editions of SQL Server 2012, or have questions about which edition to use, this is the video for you. Highlights from this slideshow: - Which edition should I use for large databases, TB-size, 500GB size databases, supports the most hardware? - What is the difference between the Developer Edition and Enterprise Edition? - What edition should I use for my small or mid-sized business? - What do I get with the free Express Edition? - Will future version of SQL server support 32-bit?

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Chapter: Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading to 2012
Course: SQL Server 2012 - A Comprehensive Introduction
Course ID: 170
Instructor: Scott Whigham
Chapter 03: Video # 1
Editions and
Licensing for
Server 2012

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1. Course Introduction
2. Why SQL Server 2012?
3. Installing, Configuring, and
Upgrading to SQL Server 2012
4. Creating & Managing Databases
5. Server Security
6. Backup and Restore
7. High Availability/Disaster Recovery
8. Jobs & Automating Maintenance
9. Creating Tables and Constraints
Chapter Listing:
10. Writing Queries and
Manipulating Data
11. Views, Indexes, and Query Plans
12. Stored Procedures, Triggers, &
UDFs
13. Database Security
14. Business Intelligence in 2012
15. Analysis Services 2012
16. Integration Services 2012
17. Reporting Services 2012

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Chapter 03: Installing, Configuring, and Updating
to SQL Server 2012
Chapter03
• Editions and
Licensing
• Installing SQL
Server 2012
• Exercise 1
• Exercise 2
• Configuring
SQL Server
2012
• Exercise 3
• Upgrading
from prior
versions

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Let’s start with a disclaimer:
– Choosing the right edition and licensing is
hard
– This is just an intro class…
– For full details, contact your VAR

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SQL Server 2012 has:
– New/changed editions
– Very different licensing than previous
versions
The “depth” courses include much more detail
on both topics

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SQL Server editions determine:
– Which features are available
– Maximum CPU/memory usage
– How the services respond to events
– Various feature-specific tweaks/options

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Editions of SQL Server 2012:
– Enterprise
– Standard
– Business Intelligence
– Web
– Developer
– Express
– Evaluation

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Editions of SQL Server 2012:
– Enterprise
– Standard
– Business Intelligence
– Web
– Developer
– Express
– Evaluation
“Principal” Editions

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Editions of SQL Server 2012:
– Enterprise
– Standard
– Business Intelligence
– Web
– Developer
– Express
– Evaluation
“Specialized” Edition

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Editions of SQL Server 2012:
– Enterprise
– Standard
– Business Intelligence
– Web
– Developer
– Express
– Evaluation
“Breadth” Editions

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Enterprise Edition (EE) supports
the most features and hardware
– Production server for large databases,
and/or mission-critical data needs
– Full support for all features of all servers

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Developer Edition is the same as
EE without licensing requirements
– $50 US, or is included in TechNet/MSDN
– I will be using Developer Edition

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Standard Edition is the right choice
for most small and mid-sized
businesses
– Large database support
– BI tools and servers included
– Fewer limitations on hardware than in
previous versions (up to 64GB of RAM now)

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Business Intelligence Edition
* Image source – http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/editions.aspx

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Express Edition is completely free
– Supports many features
• No SSIS or SSAS
– Has limitations
• 1 socket or 4 cores per instance, 1GB RAM, 10GB data
base
– Available from Microsoft here:
• http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/editions/2012-editions/express.aspx

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LocalDB is new in 2012
– Lightweight, single-database version of SQL
Server 2012 Express
– Deployed and launched by apps
1. “%ProgramFiles%Microsoft SQL
Server110ToolsBinnSqlLocalDB.exe" create MyLocalDB
2. “%ProgramFiles%Microsoft SQL
Server110ToolsBinnSqlLocalDB.exe" start MyLocalDB

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32-bit or 64-bit?
– Use 64-bit whenever possible
– Future versions of SQL Server may no longer
support 32-bit

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Licensing has changed
– You can license your SQL Server:
• Per client
• Or, per CPU
– Let’s talk about each!

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Client Access Licenses (CALs):
– Require a separate CAL for each device/user
• Concurrent access only…
– Works great for small departments/field
users

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CPU licensing:
– Allows for unlimited connections per license
• Ideal for internet/web uses
– Licensing is now down to the core
• Previous versions only required a license per socket

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More info:
– Editions of SQL Server 2012
– Features supported by Edition
– SQL Server 2012 Licensing Guide
– Licensing Datasheet

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In the next video…
– Decisions to Make Before You Install SQL
Server 2012
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