rdeheld-535532 (4/24/2013)
SQLKnowItAll (2/15/2012)
@lutzYour scenario 1 most certainly requires an unlimited CAL license if you cannot account for all devices. This is one of those "indirect" scenarios that should have a socket license with unlimited CALs. Microsoft is basically saying, if your application of SQL Server has no way to be counted down to individual users/services, we offer you an unlimited license. Most cases, even in small companies, that is the more cost efficient option. If you are only using SQL Server for something like MS Great Plains (I use this because I have experience) where only 3 people access it, a license that comes with the 5 CALs is appropriate.
I didn't have time to sort through your second question this morning 🙂
@Steve... The problem with contacting Microsoft is that they can only explain the EULA to the best of their knowledge, but you are typically not talking to one of their attorneys. It is a great place to start of course, but at some point you either have to take a risk that your interpretation is right (hopefully lying on the conservative side) or get a lawyer that can help. At that point, you should just buy the socket license before the lawyer sucks you dry 🙂
Hi I believe if you send reports to external users via email you will need either a call for those user or license per processor or core,
My question now is, if we sell/charge for these reports do we need to license than via spla?
Not sure that emailed reports need unlimited CAL or a CAL for each report. Again, these "people" are not "users." They do not touch the server directly or indirectly through an app. They are only receiving the email. I am pretty sure that you do NOT need unlimited CALs or a cal for each recipient for that. Again, check with an attorney or MS.
Jared
CE - Microsoft