SQL types

17 Dec 2005 9:54 PM

GTN170777

Hi can anyone explain the diferences between the various SQL Server licences
i.e -
Express/Workgroup/Standard/Enterprise
I'm building an ASP application and have gone for SQL instead of Access due
to the number of concurrenr queries it allows. The application sits on a
dedicated server (internet) and therefore could i need to ensure that it can
deal with all queries run. It's a web application a little like a forum or
online shop. However i need to develop on a budget but i do need to ensure it
can respond?

I would be grateful for an insight or some shared knowledge.

Many thanks

P.S. What does CALS mean?

Gareth

17 Dec 2005 10:19 PM

John Bell

Hi

This should really be discussed with your software vendor. Check out
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlserverlicensing.mspx (which would
imply you need a processor licence) and
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/faq.mspx for more details, amongst
others this says

      Q. How do I license SQL Server 2005 CALs in a multiplexed environment?
      A.
     In most cases, Microsoft requires a CAL for every device that accesses
or uses the services of SQL Server 2005. If you are unsure whether a CAL is
required, you should contact your Microsoft sales representative or account
manager. Inquires can be directed to the Microsoft Sales and Partner
Information line by calling (800) 426-9400.

John

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"GTN170777" <GTN170***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4734C317-833A-45F9-844E-3F946A489D1B@microsoft.com...
> Hi can anyone explain the diferences between the various SQL Server
> licences
> i.e -
> Express/Workgroup/Standard/Enterprise
> I'm building an ASP application and have gone for SQL instead of Access
> due
> to the number of concurrenr queries it allows. The application sits on a
> dedicated server (internet) and therefore could i need to ensure that it
> can
> deal with all queries run. It's a web application a little like a forum or
> online shop. However i need to develop on a budget but i do need to ensure
> it
> can respond?
>
> I would be grateful for an insight or some shared knowledge.
>
> Many thanks
>
> P.S. What does CALS mean?
>
> Gareth

17 Dec 2005 10:26 PM

GTN170777

Thank you, i'll call them on Monday

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"John Bell" wrote:

> Hi
>
> This should really be discussed with your software vendor. Check out
> http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlserverlicensing.mspx (which would
> imply you need a processor licence) and
> http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/faq.mspx for more details, amongst
> others this says
>
>       Q. How do I license SQL Server 2005 CALs in a multiplexed environment?
>       A.
>      In most cases, Microsoft requires a CAL for every device that accesses
> or uses the services of SQL Server 2005. If you are unsure whether a CAL is
> required, you should contact your Microsoft sales representative or account
> manager. Inquires can be directed to the Microsoft Sales and Partner
> Information line by calling (800) 426-9400.
>
>
>
> John
>
> "GTN170777" <GTN170***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4734C317-833A-45F9-844E-3F946A489D1B@microsoft.com...
> > Hi can anyone explain the diferences between the various SQL Server
> > licences
> > i.e -
> > Express/Workgroup/Standard/Enterprise
> > I'm building an ASP application and have gone for SQL instead of Access
> > due
> > to the number of concurrenr queries it allows. The application sits on a
> > dedicated server (internet) and therefore could i need to ensure that it
> > can
> > deal with all queries run. It's a web application a little like a forum or
> > online shop. However i need to develop on a budget but i do need to ensure
> > it
> > can respond?
> >
> > I would be grateful for an insight or some shared knowledge.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > P.S. What does CALS mean?
> >
> > Gareth
>
>
>

17 Dec 2005 10:23 PM

Andrew J. Kelly

This is the main web site for SQL Server and I suggest you get familiar with
it as it has lots of good information.
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/default.mspx

There is a link on the left that allows you to see the different editions
along with link to a white paper that outlines them all.
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx

--
Andrew J. Kelly SQL MVP

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"GTN170777" <GTN170***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4734C317-833A-45F9-844E-3F946A489D1B@microsoft.com...
> Hi can anyone explain the diferences between the various SQL Server
> licences
> i.e -
> Express/Workgroup/Standard/Enterprise
> I'm building an ASP application and have gone for SQL instead of Access
> due
> to the number of concurrenr queries it allows. The application sits on a
> dedicated server (internet) and therefore could i need to ensure that it
> can
> deal with all queries run. It's a web application a little like a forum or
> online shop. However i need to develop on a budget but i do need to ensure
> it
> can respond?
>
> I would be grateful for an insight or some shared knowledge.
>
> Many thanks
>
> P.S. What does CALS mean?
>
> Gareth