SQL Server connections/clients -- sql server programming

Anubis
8/23/2004 11:50:29 PM

Hello,

I've been using the trial version of SQL2000 and I'm going to be purchasing
a copy in the next few weeks.

However I was wondering if anyone can explain one question for me?

What's the difference between purchasing a CAL version or a Processor
Version?

I'll only be using SQL as a backend to my web application and connections
will be made via ASP does each connection count as a client?

If not, what counts as a client in the licence?

Thanks
Anubis

Peter The Spate
8/24/2004 1:55:56 AM

There are two ways to pay SQL Server, per Seat (CAL) or by
processor(s).

The difference is with cal you can have maximum number of
concurrent connected to SQL Server at one time.

With the processor one you don't. The idea behind the
processor version is if you web server gets slow and you
need to upgrade you will have to pay more for SQL Server.

If its a web application then go for per processor.

Peter

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