On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 10:40 AM, Eldridge, Dave <[email protected]> wrote: > No one is directly connecting to the SQL box but their app > talks to one server that is making the connections for it. Our lovely > Softchoice person is saying that we need sql cals for everyone (1700+) that > use this app.
You're both right. Their app will be the only connection made to MS-SQL. You need CALs for everybody who uses the app. Microsoft's license terms are that you need a CAL for anyone who uses their stuff, whether directly or indirectly. I'm not an MS-SQL guy so I can't quote chapter and verse, but I remember that's the way it works. If one doesn't like this, I suggest complaining to Microsoft, and/or switching to a different database server product. If one "must" have MS-SQL, then one must accept Microsoft's terms. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
