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How do the new SQL CALs work and what are the licensing requirements?

April 26, 2017CALs licensing requirements sql

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How do the new SQL CALs work and what are the licensing requirements?

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A. SQL Server 2005 now offers two types of CALs. The first is called SQL CAL, and the second one is called Workgroup CAL.SQL CAL. SQL CAL is offered on three platforms (32 bit, 64 bit and IA64). Any SQL CAL (32 bit, 64 bit and IA64) can be used against any licensed SQL Server regardless of the platform (32 bit, 64 bit and IA64).Workgroup CAL. Workgroup CALs can only be used against a licensed SQL Workgroup Server.