SQL Server 2017 Standard - License

How to License SQL Server Standard: Making Informed Choices for Your Deployment When licensing Microsoft SQL Server Standard, you have two primary options to choose from, each catering to different deployment scenarios:  SERVER + CAL (Client Access Licenses) This option provides flexibility and cost-effectiveness, especially for environments with incremental SQL Server deployments. Server License Requirement: Each server running SQL Server software needs a server license. CAL Requirement: Each user and/or device accessing a licensed SQL Server requires a SQL Server CAL that matches the version or is newer. For instance, to access a SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition server, a user needs a SQL Server 2012 or 2017 CAL. Access Across Multiple Servers: A single SQL Server CAL allows access to multiple licensed SQL Servers, including Standard Edition, Business Intelligence, and Enterprise Edition Servers. PER CORE Licensing This option offers a more precise measurement of computing p