Installing Client Tools

A. Weisberg


I recently installed an evaluation copy of SQL Server (Enterprise x64 edition). What's the proper way to load the management and analytical tools onto client machines There are 2 separate problems:

1. The 64 bit program only comes with 64 bit tools. (Should I just download the 32 bit evaluation copy Will the tools expire in 180 days on all the client machines )

2. What are the licensing rules Surely I am allowed to load client tools (but not the server itself) onto client devices. Is that right

Thanks!

Satya SKJ


Evaulation edition expiration only applicable to server components whereby you cannot use the server services, but for client tools I haven't seen such problem you can use them to connect to other SQL server instances.

A. Weisberg

That's very helpful - thank you.

It would also be nice to know what the licensing rules actually are & what the best practice is supposed to be.

Satya SKJ

Refer to this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/257716 page that clears about licensing policy on client tools, though it is for SQL 2000 all the information is still applicable to SQL 2005 in this case. I would also ask you to refer to the local Microsoft support for more information on licensing, as x64 is bit new in recent times.