Access licence for the SQL Server 2022 Server/CAL model
The Microsoft SQL Server 2022 User CAL (Client Access Licence) authorises a named user to access a licensed SQL Server 2022 instance from any device.
User CAL at a glance
- Licensing per user
- Access from multiple end devices possible
- Required in the Server/CAL model
- Scalable through additional CALs
- Version-specific to SQL Server 2022
When is a User CAL appropriate?
- When users use multiple devices
- Where the number of users is clearly defined
- For SMEs with a predictable infrastructure
- In combination with SQL Server 2022 Standard (server licence)
- In a traditional on-premises environment
Note: User CALs are only required in the Server/CAL licensing model. No CALs are required for core-based licensing.
