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License on active passive solution vmware

I allways had softspot for SQL License. How to do and what not to do. Now i have issue regards how to license an active passive vmware cluster. Here is my senario. I have an Vmware cluster with 4 servers, and I want to License my SQL's with Enterprise Cores license per fhysical Core. But i only want to reserve 2 host and lock the SQL Servers to them, can i use one of the remaining Hosts as a passive.? I know that if I only have 3 hosts its possible to use Active, Active, Passive and only pay for to hosts. But HA has to be turn off on the passive in Vmware. But if i turn off HA in the 4 server cluster, will all others servers not use HA. And all servers, not only the SQL Servers will remain on the 2 reserve hosts. So my questions is. 1. Can i use one off the remaining server as an passive server in SQL.? 2. Can is have two passive servers in an 4 Servers cluster.? 3. Do I have to pay for an SQL License for all the servers or can i have 3 active and 1 passive.? Hope it makes sense. Best regards René Larsen
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Given the complexity of licensing, especially for Enterprise, your best bet is to contact your license provider and ask them. They should be able to clarify your questions.
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