License question

vyv53

I have very simple question-
in case of 1 Backup Server that will be used to backup DBs
from 5 Sql Servers how many licenses should I buy- 1 or 5? :?:
Thanks

petey

You need a license for each 'machine' that is running one or more SQL Server instances.

If your '5 SQL Servers' are all running on the same 'machine', you need 1 license.

If your '5 SQL Servers' are running on 5 different 'machines', you need 5 licenses, one each for the 5 'machines'.

'Machine' refers to a distinct system running a Windows operating system. E.g. if your '5 SQL Servers' are running on the same physical box, but are running on 5 separate virtual machines, this means you need 5 licenses (I hope that makes sense).

You do not need a license for the 'Backup Server', if what you mean by that is a server that you will be running the GUI on, to manage the '5 SQL Servers'.