Windows Server: I want to have MS SQL, do I need to purchase Plesk Power Pack?

As you have know, Windows Dedicated Server from 1and1 comes with Plesk Control Panel.
My client once asked me if he indeed needs Plesk Power Pack license for his MS SQL (Express Edition) to run on  his Windows box. Absolutely not, I told him. However he said that 1and1's tech support clearly said it to him over the phone, that MS SQL won't run on Windows Server if he won't purchase the addon license (Power Pack). Well that's another example of stupidity from 1and1's technical support.


The Power Pack addon license for Plesk is only needed if you want to manage your MS SQL server from Plesk environment. That means having Power Pack license, you will be able create/delete MS SQL database/user from Plesk. You can also to a stop/start/restart of MS SQL from the Service Management function of Plesk.

If you won't buy Power Pack license, you can still use MS SQL in your Windows Server.
Just install Management Studio to manage it.