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This is the Annual Subscription Renewal for SolarWinds DPA for Virtualized Environments (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle SE, PostgreSQL). This Category 2 license covers standard databases running on virtual machines.
Renewing keeps your "Wait Time Analysis" active, allowing you to pinpoint bottlenecks in the database or the virtualization layer (VMware/Hyper-V). Don't lose your historical performance baselines—renew with an Authorized Distributor.
Why Renew?
- Performance Continuity: Keep monitoring SQL Server and MySQL instances without data gaps.
- VMware Integration: Maintain the link between DB performance and VM host metrics.
- Cost Savings: Tuning queries prevents the need to over-provision vCPUs and RAM.
- Support: Access updates for new SQL Server versions (e.g., 2022) and hypervisors.
Why Buy From Softech.store?
- ✔ Authorized Distributor: We process renewals instantly to avoid service interruption.
- ✔ VM Expertise: We understand how to license virtualized database environments correctly.
Renewal vs. New License
| Feature | Renewal | New License |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Standard Annual Rate | Full Price |
| Setup | None (Seamless) | New Key / Re-install |
| Historical Data | Preserved | Fresh Start |
Trending FAQs: SQL Renewal
Q: Does this cover SQL Server Enterprise Edition?
A: Yes! For Microsoft SQL Server, this "Category 2" license covers ALL editions (Express, Standard, Enterprise). The "Category 1" pricing only applies to Oracle/DB2/ASE.
Q: I moved my database to a physical server. Can I change licenses?
A: Yes. If you no longer need the virtualization metrics, you can downgrade to the "Physical" license during renewal. Let us know before we process the quote.
Q: How do I update the license key?
A: Once renewed, you can typically click "Sync" in the DPA license manager. If your server is offline, we will provide a new key string to paste in.
Q: What if I have added more instances?
A: Renewal is the perfect time to "True-Up" your environment. We can add new instance licenses to your renewal contract so everything expires on the same date.