Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL – Access License for One Device

The Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL is an access license for a specific device that accesses a correspondingly licensed SQL Server 2022. Unlike the User CAL, it does not license an individual user, but rather the device itself. This allows multiple employees to access the SQL Server via the same licensed device.

This type of license is particularly suitable for companies where workstations are shared. Typical areas of application include shift operations, production, warehouses, workshops, reception areas, cash register areas, or training rooms. If multiple people use the same PC, terminal, or fixed workstation system for database-driven applications, the SQL Server 2022 Device CAL is often an economical and clear solution.

What is a SQL Server 2022 Device CAL?

A Device CAL entitles a specific device to access Microsoft SQL Server 2022. It does not matter which user operates this device. The crucial factor is that the device has a valid SQL Server 2022 Device CAL.

Example: Several employees use the same PC in the warehouse, production, or at reception to access a merchandise management system, an ERP system, a CRM system, or another SQL-based application. In this case, a single Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL for this device may be sufficient. The individual users do not need an additional User CAL for access via this licensed device.

Who is the Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL suitable for?

• Companies with shared workstations
• Shift operations in production, warehouse, or service
• Reception areas, cash registers, and workshop PCs
• Schools, training rooms, and public workstations
• Organizations with fewer devices than users
• Workstations with access to ERP, CRM, merchandise management, or reporting systems

Device CAL or User CAL – which is better?

Whether a Device CAL or a User CAL is more suitable depends on how the SQL Server is accessed in your company. The Device CAL is ideal when multiple users share the same device. The User CAL, on the other hand, is useful when one user accesses the SQL Server with multiple devices.

• Device CAL: 1 device is licensed and can be used by multiple users for access.
• User CAL: 1 user is licensed and can access the SQL Server with multiple devices.

If multiple employees use the same workstation PC, a Device CAL is often the appropriate choice. If, however, an employee works with a PC, laptop, and tablet, a User CAL is usually more economical and flexible.

What is a SQL Server 2022 CAL needed for?

A SQL Server CAL is required in addition to the actual SQL Server license when Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is deployed in the Server/CAL licensing model. The CAL governs the access of users or devices to the SQL Server and the databases or applications provided on it.

The Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL does not include SQL Server software and does not replace a server license. It is solely an access license for a device. For operation, a suitable Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Server license is additionally required.

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to select their access licenses to match the number of devices and expand them flexibly as needed.

• 1 Device CAL
• 5 Device CALs
• 10 Device CALs
• 25 Device CALs
• 50 Device CALs

Your Advantages with the Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL

• Device-based access license for Microsoft SQL Server 2022
• Ideal for shared PCs, terminals, and workstations
• Economical for multiple users per device
• Suitable for ERP, CRM, merchandise management, reporting, and business applications
• Clear licensing by device
• Suitable for SQL Server 2022 Standard in the Server/CAL licensing model
• Flexible addition for modern enterprise and database environments

Licensing Information

The use requires a correspondingly licensed Microsoft SQL Server 2022 environment. The Device CAL only authorizes a device's access to the SQL Server. If other Microsoft server services are used, additional access licenses may be required, for example, Windows Server CALs, RDS CALs, or other product-specific CALs.

Conclusion

The Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Device CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license devices instead of individual users for access to SQL Server 2022. Especially for shared workstations, shift operations, or fixed workstation systems, this license type offers a simple and economical solution for accessing database-driven applications and corporate data.