> After hashing it over with the dell rep today. here was my > conclusion. > > You don't need a processor license if your webserver making > the connections appears as one user making the queries. (I am > pretty sure coldfusion operates this way) That way you only > need 1 cal per web server.
I strongly suggest that you not take advice about Microsoft licensing from a Dell sales guy. It's hard enough to get correct licensing information from the vendor licensing the product sometimes, much less from another vendor selling a complementary product (hardware to run your MS software). In any case, the Dell rep is wrong, wrong, wrong. This comes up frequently on the list; you either need one CAL per actual user, or a per-processor license which supports any number of users. For most web applications, a per-processor license is cheaper. All of this is posted quite clearly on microsoft.com. Microsoft SQL Server: How To Buy http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/default.mspx#EEAA "Q. How do I license SQL Server 2005 CALs in a multiplexed environment? A. In most cases, Microsoft requires a CAL for every device that accesses or uses the services of SQL Server 2005. If you are unsure whether a CAL is required, you should contact your Microsoft sales representative or account manager. Inquires can be directed to the Microsoft Sales and Partner Information line by calling (800) 426-9400." http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/faq.mspx Finally, you might want to see if SQL Server 2005 Express Edition meets your needs. It's free; you don't need any processor or CAL licenses to use it. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:232451 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
