Device CALs vs. User CALs confusion & questions
My company is planning to purchase SQL server to support a time and attendance program that they are also going to buy. HR says that they will need 10 people to be able to access the T&A program
I am confused about the new Licensing types for SQL Server 2000. I have read the FAQ at Microsoft outlining the differences and uses of each License type but I'm confused at how SQL server knows whether a connection is coming from a "licensed user" or a "licensed device". If I get 10 "user" licenses does that mean that only 10 specific users could have access and that we are stuck with only those ten users being able to access the db? Or if I get 10 "device" licenses does that mean that only 10 specific desktops could access the db? Could I transfer the licesnse to another Client device?
In truth, I am going to try and get the company to buy a processor license but they may balk at the additional cost and then I'll have to figure out what kind of licenses to buy.
Thanks for any insight you can give me.
-Bob
I am confused about the new Licensing types for SQL Server 2000. I have read the FAQ at Microsoft outlining the differences and uses of each License type but I'm confused at how SQL server knows whether a connection is coming from a "licensed user" or a "licensed device". If I get 10 "user" licenses does that mean that only 10 specific users could have access and that we are stuck with only those ten users being able to access the db? Or if I get 10 "device" licenses does that mean that only 10 specific desktops could access the db? Could I transfer the licesnse to another Client device?
In truth, I am going to try and get the company to buy a processor license but they may balk at the additional cost and then I'll have to figure out what kind of licenses to buy.
Thanks for any insight you can give me.
-Bob
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Dell should be able to steer you in the right direction, that's part of how they make their money as a reseller. They'll also have your license inventory listing and be able to offer options and the pros/cons of each.
Correct -- there is no checking for user counts and users with CALs.
I'm not sure about processor licenses, it's possible that server per-CPU licenses will actively prevent the use of multiple CPU.
-- Craig Yellick
Correct -- there is no checking for user counts and users with CALs.
I'm not sure about processor licenses, it's possible that server per-CPU licenses will actively prevent the use of multiple CPU.
-- Craig Yellick
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Thanks for the info Criag.
-Bob
-Bob
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If I understand you correctly then you are saying that there isn't any built in checking to see if you are complying with whatever licensing is purchased. Sort of an honor system, then.
So If I don't get to purchase the single processor license and must purchase per user licensing I don't really have to decide ahead of time whether to use per user or per device.
Alternatively - If I DO get to purchase a single processor license there is not a built in system to limit it to only using 1 processor in a dual processor machine unless I set the affinity for only one processor. Am I correct in saying that.
-Bob