All of what I ask about below is based upon enterprise editionI currently have 1 2008r2 active/passive cluster. I have another 2008r2 server that is log shipped to (one primary database) and also houses another instance with SSAS and reporting server. 256 gig of ram on this one. We are getting a replacement active/passive cluster that I was going to move/migrate to 2014. I had wanted to add another node but our new MS software agreement adding another server to be part of AG would cost 250K just for the license (an no, VM is not an option in this solution)SO I have my walmart solution, is it feasible.Install new active/passive cluster with 2014, migrate current db to that box. Upgrade current sharepoint/reporting server/SSAS (also has log shipping copy) to 2014 and remove log shipping.Add another instance to this same server and add as AG read only version of production database fromcluster and use for reportingThis way I dance around the extra license I need. This server with 2 instances does have 256 gig or RAM, and is pretty underutilized. Feasible?
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