SQL Server and Dynamics GP

Recently I had a prospect ask what version of SQL Server came with Microsoft Dynamics GP.  I have been selling Microsoft Dynamics GP in Southern California for over 9 years, and yet I had to go double check the price list before I answered the question.  When I looked at the price list, it said Dynamics GP Standard or Enterprise Runtime Edition.  

What is Runtime Edition?  If you go on the Microsoft website, you can find information on SQL Express, SQL Workgroups, SQL Standard and SQL Enterprise.  The Runtime Edition, is a special version of SQL Server that is available to Microsoft Dynamics customers who want to deploy a predefined turn-key solution and do not have any future requirements for changes or modifications.  If you will need to make changes to your Dynamics GP implementation and/or license additional components, such as but not limited to) Dynamics CRM, additional users, or Business Portal, outside of your initial purchase, you should consider licensing Microsoft SQL Server Full Use rather than the Runtime Edition.  The benefit of Runtime Edition, is that you will receive the Server component at no charge, and just pay a fee for each “named user”.  Named users are different than CALs (Client Access Licenses).  A named user requires each person who accesses the Microsoft Dynamics GP to have a user licensed in their name. The number of SQL Server users must be equal to or more than the number of Rich Client users and or Web Based/Portal access users.

Is Runtime Edition right for you?  Well that depends on your deployment.  If Dynamics GP is the only SQL solution in your organization and you have no plans for expansion or changes, it just might be. Ask your Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner about it, it is a nice option if the circumstances fit.

Brenda Diener, Director of Sales and Marketing

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