Microsoft SQL CAL's

Microsoft SQL server does not work with client calls, but with a server call.
So one server cal is more then enough.

Regards
Erik
www.dvs4sbc.nl

Here is a clip from Altiris Knowledge base - Article # 24419
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Microsoft SQL Server and System Management Tools
As is true for all Microsoft products, SQL Server use is defined in the End-User Licensing Agreement (EULA) that accompanies all editions of SQL Server 2000 (or any previous version). There are two ways to license SQL Server 2000:
• Processor License
• Server and Client Access Licenses (CALs)
The Server and CAL model is described in the EULA as follows: "SQL Server 2000 Client Access License ('CAL') Requirements. CALs that you acquire may only be used in conjunction with your Server Software. You must acquire a separate CAL for each device that…accesses or otherwise utilizes the services of the Server Software."

Additionally, there is specific language that attempts to clarify the use of applications that are installed between the end user and the SQL Server: "'Multiplexing.' Hardware or software that reduces the number of Devices directly accessing or using the Server Software does not reduce the number of required CALs. The number you need is based on the number of distinct inputs to the hardware or software 'front end.'"

Despite this language, our ISV partners have been unclear as to exactly how many CALs are needed when using system management tools from vendors such as Computer Associates, BMC, NetIQ, Intel, HP (OpenView) and Microsoft (Systems Management Server).
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If you have the choice I would recommend you going with a per processor license ( which is per physical processor)
Anthony

Anthony, you are completely correct. Thanxss for bringing this information to the Juice.
As Microsoft talks about a per processor license that indeed means the physical processor.
So if you have a server with two quad core processors, the system will count 8 processors, but you only need a 2 processor license.

Regards
Erik
www.dvs4sbc.nl