What does per core licensing mean?
Under the Per Core licensing model, each server that runs SQL server software in a physical operating system environment (OSE) must have a core license for every core in the processor. The same logic is applied to the virtual cores in a virtual environment.
How does server licensing work?
But what is a license server? To keep track of the licenses and users, the license server uses a centralized computer software system that gives access tokens – also known as software license keys – that allow licensed software to run on a client’s computer. No token – no access.
What do you mean by client access license?
A client access license (CAL) is a commercial software license that allows client computers to use server software services. For example, an instance of Windows Server 2016 for which ten User CALs are purchased allows 10 distinct users to access the server.
What is SQL Server licensing?
This license allows for an unlimited number of users and devices to be connected to a server. If you want to install your SQL servers under a Core Based License, make sure you can follow these rules: You need to license every physical operating system environment (OSE) that is running SQL server software.
What is the difference between per seat and per user license?
A software license based on the number of users who have access to the software. For example, a 100-user license based on users means that up to 100 specifically named users have access to the program. Per seat licensing is administered by providing user-level security to the directory containing the program.
What is a per-per seat licensing?
Per seat licensing often imposes restrictions on the users. A user may be a person, software or device accessing the software. User licenses may be differentiated by user types, as authorized users, external user, internal user, qualified user, etc. User types to be taken into account are determined by the licensing requirements.
What is a per-seat license?
A Per-seat license is a software license model based on the number of individual users who have access to a digital service or product. For example, 50-user per-seat license would mean that up to 50 individually named users can access the program ( named user licensing ).
What is the difference between per-seat licensing and concurrent user licensing?
Per seat licensing is administered by providing user-level security to the directory containing the program. One alternative is the concurrent user license, based on the number of simultaneous users—regardless of which individuals they are—accessing the program.