IMPORTANT NOTE: A minimum of 5 CALs is required as well as a server
license
Client Access Licenses (CALs) are required for each device or user that
accesses the features and services of Microsoft SQL. Device CALs are likely to
be more cost-effective than User CALs if there are multiple users per device
(for example, a call center or an airport kiosk).
SQL Server is Microsoft's next-generation data management and analysis
solution that delivers increased security, scalability, and availability to
enterprise data and analytical applications, while making them easier to build,
deploy, and manage.
Microsoft Open License Business is a software volume licensing program
designed for customers who order as few as five licenses. After the initial
order, customers can benefit from volume pricing for all licenses for the
remainder of the term of their Open License authorization number.
Microsoft Software Assurance is a maintenance offer that helps your
organization get the most from Microsoft software through a broad range of
benefits. From deployment planning and staff training to product support and
software upgrades, Software Assurance benefits help you increase worker
productivity, accelerate organizational performance, and realize a return on
your software investment faster.