November 11, 2016 at 2:17 am
I developed software which requires the MSSQL database in the backend. So I need to include the Microsoft sql setup within my application setup file. But when referring the license terms and the Microsoft’s knowledge base article, found conflicts as bellow.
In the license terms under the ‘Scope of License’ there mentioned “You may not publish the software for others to copy”.
But in the knowledge base “https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd981032(v=sql.100).aspx” I found “Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express is a robust, freely distributable relational database management system”.
So by seeing these 2 statements I am confused whether I can include sql server setup in my application or not. Please any help would be appreciated.
November 11, 2016 at 7:43 am
I think you need to speak to Microsoft to be completely sure of where you stand.
November 12, 2016 at 3:31 am
Quick questions, why consider Sql Server 2008 Express when you have later and better versions?
What is the overall architecture of your software, client-server, web application, desktop application?
How many concurrent users?
Tell us as much as you can and we will be better equipped for helping you.
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November 14, 2016 at 12:33 am
I need to use SQL server 2008 because it' the latest SQL server which is supported in XP, there are many customers present who still uses the Windows XP operating system.
My application architecture is : Desktop
Application can be accessed by more than 10 people at a time.
November 14, 2016 at 1:29 am
IT researcher (11/14/2016)
I need to use SQL server 2008 because it' the latest SQL server which is supported in XP, there are many customers present who still uses the Windows XP operating system.My application architecture is : Desktop
Application can be accessed by more than 10 people at a time.
Cannot see any conflicts here, according to Microsoft's Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 SP2 - Express Edition Download page, you are free to use it for your application.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express with Service Pack 2 is a free, feature-rich edition of SQL Server that is ideal for learning, developing, powering desktop, web & small server applications, and for redistribution by ISVs.
November 14, 2016 at 4:36 am
As i said earlier "In the license terms under the ‘Scope of License’ there mentioned “You may not publish the software for others to copy”."
November 14, 2016 at 4:49 am
IT researcher (11/14/2016)
As i said earlier "In the license terms under the ‘Scope of License’ there mentioned “You may not publish the software for others to copy”."
Which is not the same as a redistribution by ISVs, where it is "packaged" with the software.
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