SQL Server Licensing Query

Hi Team ,
I have some queries for MS SQL server , can you please clarify the below points :
Can I buy licenses for SQL 2008 R2 or do I need to buy license for MSSQL server 2012 license and then downgrade it?
Would there be any additional cost for downgrade ?
If I want to buy license for MSSQL 2008 ,would it be “per processor “ or “per core” for Virtualization i.e. which of the two licensing policies will apply.
1. You can buy license for 2008 R2, if your requirement is 2008 R2 dont buy 2012 its costly.. You dont need to buy 2012 license and downgrade it.I am not sure whether it is possible or not licensing expert will be in better position to answer this question.
2.Licensing expert can tell better.
3.Licensing expert can tell better. Please use information provided by Kalman.But i still suggest you to go for 2008 R2 IF that suits your requirement
PS: This is technical forum, Licensing question must be directed to licensing expert
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