jeff
Mon Nov 22 13:03:59 CST 2004
On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 06:39:01 -0800, Job
<Job@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Thank you for your answer. I'm relatively new to this. I'm trying to find out
>whether i really need CALs or not. If i wanted to build an aplication that
>required a CAL what would i have to do differently compared to an application
>that did not require a CAL?
That's not an IIS issue, see a group related to your application
development framework or language.
>How does a CAL application access the server?
Same.
>What makes a CAL application a CAL application?
Same.
>You said that i can't connect to a shared file without a CAL. But this
>doesn't apply if the file is accessed through FTP right?Or does it?
FTP logins require CALs.
>I understand that the Exchange Server requires a CAL for every machine that
>uses the server to access a printer or shared file or any remote access.
>One last question, does IIS come ready for SSL. Does it have any
>certificates?
Ready, yes. You can create your own certificates, but you'll need to
buy one if you want normal use.
>I'm currently searching the Microsoft site for an answer to
>these questions as i post here. But it's alot of information so any help is
>appreciated.
Google will also help. And check the Microsoft Licensing information
pages for definitions of CALs.
Jeff
>> On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:55:08 -0800, Job
>> <Job@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Under what circumstances would i really need to purchase a CAL? For instance,
>> >say that i have a small business with 10 employees, and create 10 mobile
>> >applications for each of these user's PDAs so that each may access data
>> >through the server. I would need 10 device CALs. But wouldn't it be easier to
>> >just let these people access their data through the internet with their
>> >browser, after a login routine? Is this unauthenticated use of the server
>> >software, or would i need a device CAL for each of these users?
>> >Also, in the Windows Small Business Server 2003 page it says that internet
>> >users are allowed to use the server without a CAL. What services would they
>> >be able to use? Http, ftp, smtp?
>>
>> All choices for you to make in your design and setup. Of course, you
>> mention they login but are unauthenticated, which means you have to
>> design your own security, and can't use Windows security functions
>> such as NTFS permissions to ease your administration.
>>
>> CALs are inexpensive compared to the time needed to create a manage a
>> duplicate system. You can't connect to a shared file without a CAL
>> for instance. Or in SBS use Exchange without one. Or ISA for
>> security. You lose a lot of functionality by trying to find a way
>> around licensing schemes.
>>
>> Of course, you could always switch to a Linux-based setup and avopid
>> licensing costs altogether.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>> >> A "CAL" is a Client Access License". It is not for how many servers you
>> >> load W2K3 on, it is for how many clients connect to the server. For the
>> >> server itself, you need a complete server license for every one you load it
>> >> on.
>> >>
>> >> Incoming IIS Internet connections are different. They are unlimited and you
>> >> don't need a CAL for them.
>> >>
>> >> This page should help...
>> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.mspx
>> >>
>> >> -Frank
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Job" <Job@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:48BD9F88-D74F-47B7-AD8F-05986C2B39D0@microsoft.com...
>> >> > In the Windows Small Business Server 2003 pricing page it says that the
>> >> > standard edition comes with 5 CALs. What is a CAL? Is it just a permission
>> >> > to
>> >> > install the server in 5 different machines?
>> >> > Also what MS Server 2003 edition comes with the Small Business Server 2003
>> >> > Standard? Does that version allow for unlimited http connections? I know
>> >> > the
>> >> > IIS that comes with XP Pro allows only for 10.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thank you for you help guys.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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