I apologize for my ignorance of the Microsoft licensing environment. I recently took over a small shop and I need to figure out how we’re set for licenses. I have always managed much larger shops and used the Per Server option when setting up new servers. In this shop I have inherited two servers already set for Per Seat. I have scowered the internet for information on the difference between the two paths and I have found no information that tells me the difference, only how to set up each path. However, I think I have figured it out and I would like some-one to confirm.
If a server is set up for Per Server licensing CALS are added via the licensing utility and when those CALS are used up no more users may attach.
If a server is set up for Per Seat licensing then the owner of the server is on the honor system and must have a purchased license for each user / device that attaches to the servers. The Per Seat license is designed for small shops with a user population that attaches to multiple servers.
For example a small shop with 3 servers and 20 users would need 60 Per Server CALS (20 for each server) in order for all users to attach to all servers at every login. Conversely, if those 3 servers are set for Per Seat licensing this shop would need only 20 CALS (one for each user) to achieve the same end.
Can some-one please confirm this???
I appreciate the help.
