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	Podcast:		voiceofthedba's podcast
	Episode:		Would You Move to Linux for Price?
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		00:02:31
	Publish Date:		2018-05-01 20:00:00
	Description:		Running software on Linux is supposed to be cheaper than Windows. After all, you don't need to pay for an OS license, right? I'm not sure I think the price of the OS is a determining factor, since it's a relatively low amount compared to the cost of the database license. I'm sure some of your feel differently, and I'd be happy to listen to your argument as to why the Linux is better on price. In any case, Microsoft is looking to push the Linux version of SQL Server. For a limited time (until June 30, 2018), you can get 30% off the cost of a SQL Server license. They've also gotten the cost of SUSE Enterprise Server down to $0 for a year if you are a qualified customer. This does require an annual subscription, which I assume means Software Assurance. There's not a lot of information available on their page, and I assume you'd need to call Microsoft and go through the sales process. Read the rest of Would You Move to Linux for Price?
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