Know More. Spend Less. Secure Better. All with Continuous SQL Server License Audits
Agentless, Vendor-Neutral SQL Server License and Risk Audits. No Telemetry. No Sales Demos. Starting at $4,000.
Master True-up Costs with FinOps Insights
Master True-Up costs with continuous FinOps audits of SQL Server instances and cores for proactive savings. Unlike costly consultancies or outdated free tools, our $4,000/quarter plan offers unlimited audits for all IT teams.
Secure Your Environment with No-Telemetry Audits
Uncover shadow IT and vulnerabilities with our agentless, no-telemetry app (60 MB, encrypted results). Unlike hyperscaler tools with telemetry or agent-based solutions, UpSearch ensures compliance and privacy for SQL Server-centric teams.
Optimize Modernization with Vendor-Neutral Insights
Optimize modernization with continuous vendor-neutral audits tracking SQL Server trends and support eligibility. Unlike hyperscaler tools pushing cloud lock-in, UpSearch supports AWS, Google Cloud, or on-premises for all SQL Server IT teams.
Did We Authorize
Those Licenses?
UpSearch Authorize transforms SQL Server operations with continuous visibility, precise license tracking, and strategic insights. Imagine knowing every instance—known or unknown—across your on-premises and cloud environments. With UpSearch, you’re not just managing servers; you’re mastering compliance, costs, and modernization.
UpSearch Authorize gives you clarity, confidence, and control—on your terms.
Physical & Virtual Core Summaries
Security Upgrade
Recommendations
Total Instances & Trend Analysis
Microsoft Support
Eligibility
Instance Changes Since Last Assessment
Total Cores by Edition
Trend Analysis
Vendor Independence
Experience a truly non-biased solution
You must have a clear picture of your license usage to navigate software true-ups or dive into cloud migration projects. Hyperscale assessment tools can help, but they are bias and shouldn’t be calling the shots. They work best as a checkpoint after you’ve chosen a cloud provider and mapped out your hybrid strategy.
What’s often missing is a discovery tool that gives you a full inventory of your SQL Server licenses—along with the insights you need to make smart business decisions. Microsoft used to provide unbiased software inventories for free, but now it’s up to organizations to find their own way to get critical visibility into SQL Server operations.
Find All Instances of SQL Server
Trend Analysis
Track cost drivers over time to identify patterns and plan for future needs.
Risk Assessment
Identify vulnerabilities, potential security risks, and areas for improvement.
Safe and Encrypted
Application is digitally signed, approved by Windows Defended and has a small installation footprint.
License Compliance
Ensure alignment with licensing agreements and identify any potential compliance issues.
No Telemetry
Agentless desktop application searches all on-premises and cloud virtual machines joined to the domain.
Completely Confidential
Intuitive usage report elevates budget, security compliance, and modernization narratives.
Choose Your Plan
Quarterly Plan
$ 4,000
This flexible plan requires no long-term commitment and includes unlimited assessments.
Ideal for software True-up preparation, the Quarterly Plan enables informed decision-making about your SQL Server operations for only $4,000.
Annual Subscription
$ 12,000
For organizations with ongoing compliance needs or expansive SQL Server environments, our Annual Subscription is the ideal choice.
For $12,000, you receive unlimited assessments, allowing you to conduct audits at your own pace.
Preparing for a Microsoft True-Up?
Microsoft’s True-Up process is high-stakes—without visibility, you risk six-figure penalties or security breaches. Free hyperscaler tools push cloud lock-in, and consultancies charge thousands for one-off audits. UpSearch Authorize delivers continuous, no-telemetry audits at a flat rate, saving time and costs.
Download our free “Why Audit SQL Server Licenses” guide to stay ready and avoid surprises. Want to see how a healthcare CTO reduced SQL Server sprawl and saved millions?
Audit. Analyze. Act.
Audit Your Environment
Launch our 60 MB agentless desktop app to discover all SQL Server instances, license usage, and risk.
Analyze the Results
Upload encrypted results to receive a vendor-neutral report with license gaps, vulnerabilities, and support eligibility.
Act with Confidence
Use the report to optimize licensing, reduce risk, and guide modernization—on your terms.
Don’t Take Our Word For It
“UpSearch Authorize saved us $335,000 last year and streamlined our SQL Server audits. It’s a game-changer for cost and compliance.”
E. H., Director of Software Development
“UpSearch’s assessment plays a crucial role in enhancing the security of our SQL Server environment. I use UpSearch Authorize quarterly to uncover vulnerabilities and keep track of SQL Server installations across our company. It saves me time, helps strengthen our security, and mitigate risks.”
J. S., Business Systems Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Why License Audits Matter
Why does SQL Server license auditing matter?
It helps you avoid overspending, reduce compliance risk, and prepare confidently for Microsoft True-Ups. Auditing brings visibility to your licensing position before someone else forces the issue. Download our Why Audit SQL Server Licenses Guide
Why focus only on SQL Server license auditing—and not all Microsoft products?
SQL Server is the most expensive and complex Microsoft product in many environments—and often holds your most sensitive data. It’s the smartest place to begin.
How Continuous Auditing Works
What is continuous SQL Server license auditing?
Continuous auditing means regularly reviewing your environment for license usage, gaps, and risks. It helps you stay ahead of changes—not react to them.
How often should I audit my SQL Server environment?
Quarterly audits are a strong standard, and ad hoc before migrations, budgeting cycles, vendor engagements, leadership changes, or mergers and acquisitions. Leading organizations audit monthly.
How long does it take to run a SQL Server license audit?
Most audits take 30–60 minutes. With agentless tools, there’s no installation, no downtime, and no firewall changes required.
Auditing Without Agents or Cloud Exposure
How can I audit SQL Server licenses without installing agents or sending data to the cloud?
Use an agentless, offline audit approach. Modern tools let you run scans inside your environment and keep full control over what’s shared—and when. Read the full strategy in our MAP Toolkit Replacement Guide.
Can I audit SQL Server licenses in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP)?
Yes. If instances are domain-joined or reachable via your network, they can be audited alongside on-prem infrastructure.
Does it matter how big our environment is or how many SQL Server instances we have?
No. Agentless auditing scales easily from small shops to global enterprises. Size doesn’t increase complexity.
Preparing for Microsoft True-Ups
How can I be proactive when preparing for Microsoft True-Ups?
Conduct a self-audit in advance. That gives you control of the conversation, visibility into your risks, and a more predictable negotiation process.
What makes UpSearch Authorize different from other audit tools?
UpSearch Authorize is vendor-neutral, offline-capable, and designed to automate the tedious parts of the audit process. It gives IT teams licensing clarity without cloud dependency or invasive data collection.
MAP Toolkit and Migration Tools
Is there a modern replacement for Microsoft’s MAP Toolkit?
Yes. The MAP Toolkit was discontinued in 2019 and later reintroduced as a cloud migration tool. It lacked detail and returned too many unknowns. UpSearch Authorize replaces its SQL Server discovery function, with Windows Server support coming soon.
What’s wrong with using hyperscaler migration tools to get a SQL Server inventory?
They’re built for migration—not compliance. These tools miss critical data and don’t track licensing risks, changes, or support eligibility.
Download New Era of Microsoft Data Estate Assessments.
Platform Support and Usage
What platforms does UpSearch Authorize support?
Microsoft SQL Server across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Windows Server support is coming soon.
Who typically uses UpSearch Authorize?
CIOs, DBAs, IT Directors, Procurement leads, and Security Officers—especially in regulated industries like healthcare and finance.
Is it hard to use UpSearch Authorize?
No. Download the tool, run it securely (less than an hour), upload encrypted results, and get your report within one business day. No installs. No agents. No stress.
Getting Started
How do I get started with UpSearch Authorize?
You have three easy options:
- Buy online at UpSearch.com/authorize
- Download our Why Audit SQL Server Licenses Guide or MAP Toolkit Replacement Guide
- Take a quick self-assessment to see how your SQL Server license audit practices stack up. Get clarity on where you’re strong — and where hidden risks might lie.
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