That would be 2 sockets. It goes by physical socket not core or hyperthreading.
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -----Original Message----- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 12:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows Server 2008 R2 Data Center Per-Proccessor Question Hello list. We're looking into buying a copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 Data Center (that's a mouthful) for a new beefy server we have... but I need clarification on the licensing... It says you need to buy a license "per processor". Well, that could mean several things. In my case, I have a Dual Socket system, each filled with a Quad Core Xeon, with Hyperthreading so there are two threads per core. So, do I need to buy 2, 8, or (*cringe*) 16 licenses? Anybody know where on Microsoft's licensing website it clearly states this missing detail? Thanks in advance. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
