Update
February 10, 2020
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 through Microsoft SQL Server 2019 no longer allowed “royalty-free” passive fail-over, as that benefit was shifted over to Software Assurance available only through Volume Licensing. When the Microsoft SQL Server IoT and Embedded Systems Product Terms for indirect OEMs was updated to add Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Additional Term 32 “Additional Instances for Passive Fail-over” was mistakenly mapped to Microsoft SQL Server Products versions 2014 and newer, as noted in the communication below the mistake has been corrected. Microsoft has agreed to provide a limited, one-time exception, to give Company’s time to comply with the updated license agreement which does not allow “royalty-free” passive fail-over for Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and newer. This limited exception will expire on August 31, 2020.
Previous Updates
December 16, 2019
Change to Indirect OEM Product Terms for Microsoft SQL Server IoT and Microsoft SQL Server for Embedded Systems
The Microsoft SQL Server IoT and Embedded Systems Product Terms (AKA Additional Terms (ATs) has been updated to reflect correct mapping of AT 32 “Additional Instances for Passive Fail-over” for applicable products. AT 32 was mistakenly mapped to Microsoft SQL Server Product versions 2014 and later; however, AT 32 does not apply to these versions of SQL Server. This issue was corrected by deleting AT 32 from the list of ATs mapped to SQL Server IoT and Embedded product versions 2014 through 2019. You can find the updated, applicable Product Terms document for SQL Server Embedded/IoT on the DPC Licensing and Programs Resource Center in the Customer License Agreement section.
September 24, 2019
Microsoft SQL Server IoT Product Pricing Information, Product Terms and Release Information now Available.
This communication provides the following information regarding the upcoming Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 launch:
- Product Availability
- Pricing Updates
- Licensable Product Offering and Available Languages
- Product Terms Updates
- SQL Server IoT License Terms (EULA)s
- Updates to Product Availability Time Period (End of License)
Product Availability
Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 is scheduled to release on November 4, 2019.
Pricing Updates:
Microsoft is excited to announce the SQL Server IoT 2019 offerings for IoT solutions. This offering supports Microsoft’s “Intelligent Edge” vision, enabling companies to harness the power of big data and bring AI to their workloads. To allow partners and customers to benefit from growth over time, Microsoft is rationalizing SQL Server IoT 2019 pricing across multiple channels and expanding the number of volume tiers with this product release. As a result of these changes, the following updates apply:
Volume Tiers
Volume Tiers will be expanded to a total of 3 tiers (A,B and C), with new per unit product fees in the new tiers.
Volume aggregation
Volume aggregation to determine price tier eligibility solely for Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 product offerings will be based on OEM's historical unit volume of Microsoft SQL Server Embedded and SQL Server IoT Products (e.g., 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019) excluding Client Access Licenses (CALs). The volume aggregation for previous SQL Server for Embedded and SQL Server IoT product offerings will not change.
Initial Volume Tiers
OEMs’ initial tier attainment for Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 products will be calculated based on the OEM’s Microsoft SQL Server Embedded and SQL Server IoT volume aggregation (as described above) in the 12 month look-back period currently applicable for FY19 (June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019).
For additional pricing details, please navigate as appropriate to the “Product Terms and Price Lists” section of the Licensing and Programs Resource Center to access the following resources:
- Direct IoT OEM please refer to AT 6202 in the Windows Server and SQL Server Product Terms Document and in the Price List for Windows Server IoT and Embedded Systems.
- IoT Distributors please refer to the November 2019 Distributor Royalty Rate List (when available).
Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Product Offerings
The below Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Licensable Products will be offered in the following languages: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Standard 4 Core
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Enterprise 4 Core
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Standard 2 Core Additional License
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Enterprise 2 Core Additional License
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017 IoT Standard (1 CAL)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017 IoT Standard (5 CAL)
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Client Access License (1 Device)
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Client Access License (5 Device)
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Client Access License (1 User)
- Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Client Access License (5 User)
Product Terms Document
The Embedded/IoT SQL Server Product Terms have been updated to reflect updates for the Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Product release. This document is now accessible from the Licensing and Programs Resource Center in the “Product Terms and Price Lists” section (for Direct IoT OEMs) and in the “Customer License Agreement and Additional Product Terms” section (for Indirect IoT OEMs).
Microsoft License Terms
Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 License Terms (also known as EULAs) are currently available in the “License Terms (EULAs) for IoT and Embedded Products” section of the Licensing and Programs Resource Center.
Product Availability Time Period
Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Product distribution time periods have been updated to correspond with recent changes to Windows Server IoT 2019 Product distribution time periods. Accordingly, the End of License (EOL) date for Microsoft SQL Server IoT 2019 Products is December 31, 2029.
Updated April 30, 2019
Windows Server IoT 2019 Product License Terms (EULAs) Now Available
Windows Server IoT 2019 Product License Terms (EULAs) are now available on the DPC Licensing and Programs Resource Center, in the section entitled “License Terms (EULAs) for IoT and Embedded Products”.
Updated February 4, 2019
Windows Server IoT 2019 is scheduled to release on March 4, 2019. This communication provides the following information regarding the upcoming Windows Server IoT 2019 Product launch:
- Branding Change for Windows Server for Embedded Systems
- Pricing Updates
- Base Product Offerings
- Product Terms Document Updates
- Available Languages
- Product Availability Time Period
Branding and Pricing Updates:
Microsoft is excited to announce the Windows Server offerings for IoT solutions, newly branded “Windows Server IoT 2019”. These Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) offerings are designed to support Microsoft’s “Intelligent Edge” vision, with key new features, including built-in Azure integration and hybrid capabilities. Building on this branding change, and to extend the benefit of the global aggregation pricing model currently applied to Windows 10 IoT products, Microsoft is consolidating and simplifying the Windows Server 2019 IoT volume aggregation and expanding the number of volume tiers with this product release. This new model is designed to accelerate OEM adoption of Windows Server IoT 2019, as well as provide lower royalties as total volume grows. As a result of these changes, the following updates apply:
Volume Tiers
Volume Tiers will be expanded to a total of 5 tiers (A,B,C,D, and E), with new per unit product fees in the new tiers
Volume aggregation
Volume aggregation solely for Windows Server IoT 2019 product offerings will be based on an OEM's historical unit volume of all Windows Server products (e.g., 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019) excluding Client Access Licenses (CALs). The volume aggregation for previous Windows Embedded Server product offerings will not change.
Initial Volume Tiers
An OEM’s initial tier attainment for Windows Server IoT 2019 products will be calculated based on the OEM’s Server volume aggregation (as described above) in the 12 month look-back currently applicable for FY19 (June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018).
For additional pricing details, please navigate as applies to the “Product Terms and Price Lists” section or to the “Customer License Agreement and Additional Product Terms” section of the Licensing and Programs Resource Center to access the following resources:
- Direct IoT OEM partners please refer to AT 6202 in the Product Terms Document and in the Price List for Windows Server IoT and Embedded Systems.
- IoT Distributors please refer to the March, 2019 Royalty Rate List (when available).
- IoT OEM partners who order through distributors under CLA 7.0, please refer to AT 6202 in the Windows Server IoT 2019 Product List for CLA v7.
Windows Server IoT 2019 Product Offerings
The below Windows Server IoT Product editions will be offered in the following languages: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 Datacenter
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 Standard
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 Essentials
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 Telecommunications
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 for Storage Standard
- Windows Server® IoT 2019 for Storage Workgroup
Product Terms
All Product Terms Documents (and Price Lists) have been updated to include the Windows Server IoT 2019 Product offering. Please navigate to your applicable Product Terms and/or Additional Terms documents located on the DPC Licensing and Programs Resource Center page.
Microsoft License Terms
Microsoft License Terms for Windows Server IoT 2019 products will be available on DPC in the coming weeks.
Product Availability Time Period
- With the release of Windows Server 2019 IoT, product distribution time periods have been updated to correspond with recent changes to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Product distribution time periods. Accordingly, the End of License (EOL) date established for Windows Server IoT 2019 Products is December 31, 2029.
- Client Access License (CAL) EOL dates for Windows Server 2016 for Embedded Systems have updated to December 31, 2026.
- CAL EOL dates for Windows Server 2012 R2 have been updated to June 20, 2022.
- Remote Desktop Services CALs have been updated to align with Extended Product Support End Dates.