SQL Server with 10 CALs

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Hi,

I was just wondering what the 10 CALs part meant :rolleyes:

I am shopping for an SQL Server license so need to know what it means…

Thanks

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Client Access Licenses, 10 authenticated users at a time.

3

OK, so for a production server I’m guessing that unlimited CALs is a must?

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yes, you’ll need a 1 processor license. If you want to do hosting, you are required to lease SQL Server under the SPLA. You cannot offer hosting under the retail version.

SQL Server Standard 1 Proc costs $169/mo + tax under the SPLA.
You are looking to start with your own servers? :slight_smile:

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BTW, MSDE is legal to use for hosting, it just have some connection limits, and it is free :smiley:

However, it does NOT have Enterprise Manager on the server, for management.

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[QUOTE=Yash]
yes, you’ll need a 1 processor license. If you want to do hosting, you are required to lease SQL Server under the SPLA. You cannot offer hosting under the retail version.

SQL Server Standard 1 Proc costs $169/mo + tax under the SPLA.
You are looking to start with your own servers? :slight_smile:
[/QUOTE]

Yes, I saw that it cost 195/mo with you guys so I thought I could buy the license and send it to you guys.

The only thing holding me back is the server management cost.

One more thing, how do I get SQL server from the SPLA (whatever that means)?

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SPLA is the Microsoft Service Provider Licensing Agreement. You need to sign that with Microsoft. If you do not want to, just go with a reseller.

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Can’t you just make this a 1 time purchase?

http://www.atomicpark.com/xq/aspx/microsoft-sql-server-2000-standard-1-processor-license---unlimited-clients/prodid.17069/buy.software/qx/productdetail.html

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Not per MS license agreements for hosting, you must use the SPLA

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ok, and how to you signup for that SPLA thing?