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AskSQLTeam
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 Posted - 2004-03-01 : 07:54:38
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| dan writes "I would like to know if I have 2 SQL data bases on 2 separate servers on the network and 20 clients licenses can I access the two database from clients with 20 licenses or I need to have 40 client licenses You help is appreciated Thanks " |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
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Posted - 2004-03-01 : 08:23:22
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| The CAL licensing is per server. Each CAL applies to a specific server installation of SQL Server.In other words, if you have 2 servers with 20 clients each, you must purchase two base licenses plus CALs per server.MeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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MuadDBA
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Posted - 2004-03-01 : 10:25:51
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Hold on there....this is from the SQL 2000 Licensing white paper:quote:
A CAL is not software; it is a legal document granting a device or user access to server software. A single device CAL grants access to multiple servers for one device (CAL must be same version as latest version of any of the servers). A single user CAL grants access to multiple servers for one user (CAL must be same version as latest version of any of the servers). The following illustrates a scenario requiring two SQL Server licenses and three CALs deployed in the per device mode:
The illustration clearly shows 2 seperate servers with SQL installed, and 3 computers connecting to both servers. Each computer only has ONE CAL on it. This is how we have bought our CALs here, and to date, neither our Audit department nor Microsoft has complained about it.I would by 20CALs and 2 Server licenses and you should be all set. |
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SQL client licensing