Do I Need Cals for Windows Server datacenter 16 core and SQL Server 2022 Enterprice 2 Core

Faruq Bello 20 Reputation points
2024-09-06T06:25:56.1066667+00:00

Hello, my name is Faruq, and I work with a Microsoft Reseller company. We receive a request from a client for the following items:

  1. Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise 2 Core License Pack - Perpetual License x8
  2. Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 16 Core - Perpetual License x4

The Server are to be deployed in a datacenter.

My question is that - Do I need to quote for CALs alongside? or do they need to buy CAL licenses for the request to fly with Microsoft?

Please, a reply is URGENTLY NEEDED.

Thanks

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  1. Hania Lian 13,936 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-09-06T06:42:54.17+00:00

    Hi,

    I'd be happy to help you with your query.

    For Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise 2 Core License Pack: You do not need to quote for Client Access Licenses (CALs) alongside the core licenses. The licensing model for SQL Server 2022 Enterprise is based on the number of physical cores in the server, and no CALs are required.

    For Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 16 Core: Yes, you will need to quote for CALs. The Windows Server 2022 Datacenter edition requires CALs for every user or device accessing the server.

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    Windows Server 2022 Licensing & Pricing | Microsoft

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    Hania Lian

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