SQL Server 'SALES'

Nowadays companies should start switching from any other database to Microsoft SQL Server because of it's easy to implement features and low cost.

And this 'S A L E S' article reminds us to keep few things noted while purchasing as mentioned below.... 

S:- Search for suitable license for your IT Infrastructure by Number and Model of your Servers with client machines.

Related Articles...

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/client-access-license

https://download.microsoft.com/download/3/d/4/3d42bdc2-6725-4b29-b75a-a5b04179958b/percorelicensing_definitions_vlbrief.pdf

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/d/sql-server-2019-standard-edition/dg7gmgf0fkx9?activetab=pivot:requirementstab#tab134d2ff1b-1082-4f68-a050-e887a89cba99

A:- Analyse the need for required features.

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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2019?view=sql-server-ver16

L:- Limit
It's necessary to understand the maximum limits and match with your actual requirements.

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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/maximum-capacity-specifications-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver16

E:- Editions

After understanding the features requirement, it's time to check the availability in different editions before raising the requirement.

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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2019?view=sql-server-ver16

S:- Six Sigma - Later, we can also plan to implement Six Sigma Techniques i.e.
DMAIC (Define—Measure—Analyze—Improve—Control) OVERALL this helps to optimise the processes and reduce the cost.

A Freelancer / Companies should feel comfortable by charging anything between 10-20K to help analysing overall SQL Server requirement before creating PO with Software License Provider / Partner.

Best Regards Always

Amit Vaid