Server Subscriptions for Azure
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Availability
| Product | MCA | Program Attribute |
| SQL Server Enterprise Core (2 pack of Core Licenses) | ||
| SQL Server Standard (2 pack of Core Licenses) | ||
| Windows Server Active Directory Rights Management Services CAL | ||
| Windows Server CAL | ||
| Windows Server Datacenter (8 pack of Core Licenses) | ||
| Windows Server Remote Desktop Services CAL (User) | ||
| Windows Server Standard (8 pack of Core Licenses) |
Note: Perpetual licenses purchased through CSP are subject to different terms as set forth in the Windows Server and SQL Server sections of these terms.
| Product Conditions - General | |
|---|---|
| Terms of Service | Universal License Terms for all Online Services |
| Terms of Service (when Using the Software on Customer's Servers) | Universal License Terms for all Software |
| Product Pool | None |
| Promotions | None |
Version Upgrade Rights
Customers with Server Subscriptions for Azure may use new versions released during the subscription period subject to the Use Rights in effect when those versions are released. Similarly, CAL and External Connector License Subscriptions for Azure permit access to new versions of the corresponding software released during the subscription period.
Deployment Options for Windows Server
Using the Software on Microsoft Azure
Windows Server subscription licenses provide Azure Hybrid Benefit use rights, as stated in the Azure Hybrid Benefit section of the Microsoft Azure terms.
Using the Software on Customer’s Servers
Alternatively, Customer may use Windows Server on Customer’s Licensed Servers. Except as provided in the “Azure Hybrid Benefit” section, licenses may not be concurrently allocated to Azure. Windows Server Subscription Licenses, and Subscription CALs and External Connector Licenses provide the same rights as other volume licensing Windows Server core licenses, CALs and External Connector Licenses, respectively, subject to the same terms and conditions as stated in Windows Server editions. During the term of its subscription, Customer is additionally granted rights equivalent to the rights provided to SA customers under Extended Security Updates, Windows Server Annual Channel for Containers, Self-Hosting and, Disaster Recovery. Use of the software is subject to the same terms and conditions.
Deployment Options for SQL Server
Using the Software on Microsoft Azure
SQL Server subscription licenses provide Azure Hybrid Benefit use rights, as stated in the Azure Hybrid Benefits section of the Microsoft Azure terms.
Using the Software on Customer’s Servers
Alternatively, Customer may use SQL Server on Customer’s Licensed Servers. In this case, SQL Server Standard and SQL Server Enterprise Core Subscription Licenses provide the same rights as other volume licensing SQL Server Standard and SQL Server Enterprise core licenses, respectively, subject to the same terms and conditions as stated in SQL Server. During the term of its subscription, Customer is additionally granted rights equivalent to the rights provided to SA customers under Self-Hosting, Disaster Recovery, License Mobility across Server Farms, Fail-over Rights, Extended Security Updates, Unlimited Containers, and Unlimited Virtualization* as well as rights to use Power BI Report Server*. Use of the software is subject to the same terms and conditions.
*Subject to availability. Rights applicable for SQL Server Enterprise Core customers only.