This server will be separate from the server they normally connect to for file and printing services. They will also be using SQL Server Authentication (Their network policy for this). I talked to the SQL Server admin where I normally work (I consult on the side), he said that as long as they don't use Windows Authentication, the 5 basic CALs should work. Is he wrong on this? I want to be sure this is on the up and up.

Richard



>They *may* need Windows Server Client Access Licenses (CALs). You should check with your state IT group to verify this. If your users already connect to a Win2K3 Server, they may already have the licenses.
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>>I have a client who will be getting the per-processor license of SQL Server 2005. My question is if they have 30 users and they're only connecting to SQL Server. What sort of licensing is needed on Windows Server 2003?
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>>Thanks
>>Richard