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How is SQL Server licensed?

Answer:

MS SQL licenses:

  • Processor License
  • Per server Client Access License (CAL)
  • Per-Seat Client Access License (CAL)


  • See this link for information about MS SQL licenses:
    How to Buy

    It's therefrom:

    Processor License.
    Requires a single license for each CPU in the machine running SQL Server.
    This license includes unlimited client device access.
      
    Server/Per-Seat Client Access License (CAL).
    Requires a license for the machine running the Microsoft server product,
    as well as Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each client device. A set
    number of CALs are included with a server license and the server software. 
    
    See also this link:
    How can I add SQL Server licenses?


     

     
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