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Ouch! &nbsp;So with SQL2012 I would need 64 licenses if I have 32 cores per CPU.<br />
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So what determines CAL licenses? &nbsp;Direct connectivity to the server or any client even over the web?
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Ouch!  So with SQL2012 I would need 64 licenses if I have 32 cores per CPU.

So what determines CAL licenses?  Direct connectivity to the server or any client even over the web?

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Trying to determine how many CALs do I need for SQL license. &nbsp;Do the users coming from the web count? &nbsp;Or only direct connection. &nbsp;<br />
#2 does it count per processor or per core. &nbsp;So if I have 2 CPU but 32 cores. &nbsp;Do I need to pay per each core?<br />
Useful links would be great. &nbsp;Thanks.
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Trying to determine how many CALs do I need for SQL license.  Do the users coming from the web count?  Or only direct connection.  
#2 does it count per processor or per core.  So if I have 2 CPU but 32 cores.  Do I need to pay per each core?
Useful links would be great.  Thanks.

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