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SQL Server 2005 Licencing Cal or Device?

Hi Experts,

I wanted to get the difference between a 1 user cal and a 1 device cal for SQL Server 2005. in particular if we have 2 users connecting to a SQL Server each from there own Pc's, what licence do we buy. There is no web involved here. Also, If we get a third person in a years time how do we buy an additional licence? The reason I ask ths is because, I can buy for under AUD$300 a 1 user Cal or a 1 Device Cal, but then a 5 user licence jumps to over AUD$1,500 ???

many thanks

Atlanta_Mike

Ok, here's a crazy question. If you only have two users hitting it, why not use SQL Server 2005 Express?

Manya70

ASKER

Hi Thanks for the quick reply.

We need to use the integration Services and reporting services thats why we thought maybe the standard edition.

thanks

MrNetic

Manya70, why don't you use a SQL SERVER HOSTING SOLUTION with a light montly fee ?

Hope it helps.

Best Regards,

Paulo Condeça.

Kevin Hill

Are you sure you even CAN buy just 1 or 2 users? If so, then whoever sold it to you can just sell you the additional CALs that you need down the road...

Atlanta_Mike

Yes, you are right if you need integration services you need at least Standard. MrNetic, there is no hosting solution I know of that will allow use of Integration Services.

Search the internet, I saw one price around $700 for SQL Server Standard and 5 cals.

Kevin Hill

Only dedicated servers, like those from GoDaddy (about $500 for a dedicated SQL box) will allow you outside of your databases to use options like SSIS, replication, etc. Just confirming Atlanta_Mike's comment

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Manya70

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thanks rboyd56. I'am lot clearer on what we need.
thanks

rboyd56

You're welcome