Disable CPU on dual PowerEdge?

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Hi,
Got myself into a problem, that I need to fix quick! Some years back I setup 1 development & 1 production SQL server and duly purchased 2 single processor SQL licenses.

Whilst running an audit recently I noticed that the 2 servers [Dell PowerEdge 2650], were dual processor, so I now need to buy another 2 SQL CPU licenses which could set us back £6000 depending on where we buy..

I dont wanna go there, especially on the dev server so I wondered if I could disable 1 CPU in the BIOS [doubtful!], or does anyone know a better solution short of ripping the CPU out and watching my warranty dissapear?

Someone has told me to to use the /numproc=1 switch in boot.ini but I fear Microsoft wont be having any of that, what do you think?

Cheers

G

 

Hmm, lifes too short Think I better ring them instead.