Device CALs for MS SQL Server 2016 as used software In addition to the licensing of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 in the Standard edition, additional client access licenses are required for use, e.g. in the form of SQL Server 2016 Device CALs; this gives a single, registered end device access rights to the SQL Server. This is because with Server/CAL licensing for SQL 2016 Server in the Standard edition, the server license does not include any further user rights; these must be purchased separately, e.g. for an end device, in the form of a Device CAL. A single Device CAL is assigned per end device, which only gives the computer equipped with it permission to access the server. SQL Server 2016 Device CALs as used software from Softwarehandel24 not only have a great price advantage over comparable offers from the software trade, they are also available individually. At the same time, they have the same functionalities as the Device Client Access licenses for SQL Server 2016 available in the official Microsoft volume licensing program. Enjoy all the benefits of MS SQL Server 2016 even with a pre-owned Device CAL The SQL Server 2016 Standard edition provides features for both the design and management of hybrid, scalable database platforms. The features included in this version also support, among other things, the execution of intelligent mission-critical applications. Users can benefit from Hadoop and cloud integration, R analytics and advanced query capabilities with a Device CAL while SQL Server 2016's enhanced security supports efficient and secure enterprise operations. Other new features and enhancements include: Optimized server performance including in-memory capabilities, Temporal Tables for data historization, in-memory columnstore and query store SQL Server R Services including the R statistical language for accelerated execution of R scripts directly on SQL Server Master Data Services for efficient management and provisioning of master data sets SQL Server Reporting Services for creating mobile or paginated reports Analysis Services to provide analytical data for business and reporting services reports Enhanced security with Row-Level Security (RLS), Always Encrypted, and Dynamic Data Masking Enhanced cloud support through Stretch Databases integration Support for conventional OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) solutions Transact-SQL for maximized SQL server performance PolyBase for processing Transact-SQL queries from external data sources Device CALs for SQL Server Standard-Edition 2016 A used Device CAL from Softwarehandel24 has the same functionalities as a previously unused one in order to use the services of the SQL Server 2016 Standard-Edition: This means that small and medium-sized companies in particular benefit from licensing by Server/CAL, which, as already mentioned, requires a certain number of Client Access Licenses for Devices in addition to the server license. Licensing SQL Server 2016 with server licenses plus CALs The alternative licensing option of SQL Server 2016 with a server license plus Device CALs is defined by Microsoft in the licensing regulations: this licensing model is referred to there as Server/CAL licensing. Microsoft license management distinguishes between the basic licensing of an SQL Server and the supplementary licensing of individual end devices or users. In the case of Server/CAL licensing, each server on which an SQL Server instance is running requires a Standard Server License 2016 and, for access to the SQL Server licensed in this way, a separate access license (Device CAL), which is designed for an identical or higher server version. Only the Device CAL entitles a PC, laptop, etc. to use the SQL Server functions of version 2016; the CALs included with the server license provide administrator rights only! This client access license for end devices does not contain any software that needs to be installed, but only consists of the access rights in the client/server environment for SQL Server 2016. Version compatibility of SQL Server 2016 and Device CALs must be observed With a Device CAL for SQL Server 2016, an end device not only receives access rights for SQL Server 2016, but also to older versions of SQL Server, e.g. 2014 (downgrade). However, the Device CAL for SQL Server 2016 cannot be used to access a higher SQL Server version, such as 2019 (upgrade). Therefore, you should pay attention to the compatibility of server license and access license when purchasing Device CALs for SQL Server 2016. Why is there alternative licensing for SQL Server 2016 Standard edition with CALs? For Standard-Editions of SQL Server in version 2016, Microsoft offers CAL-based licensing of devices (endpoints) or users in addition to core licensing. This type of server access licensing is primarily aimed at SMBs, whose SQL Server often has lower performance but is sufficient for their needs. Buying multiple device client access licenses is then usually cheaper than server licensing by cores. Complementary to the server license, the Microsoft licensing model offers two types of CALs for SQL Server 2016 access: SQL Server 2016 Device CAL: this gives server access rights to a dedicated endpoint device (PC, laptop, tablet, phone) SQL Server 2016 User CAL: this gives a dedicated user server access rights What to consider when licensing with Device CALs for SQL Server 2016? With the Device CAL a specific end device(Device) receives access rights for SQL Server 2016. After the completed registration, this cannot be changed afterwards. In principle, it is not possible to change the CAL type - from Device to User CAL or vice versa. These restrictions are intended to prevent the misuse of CALs, and this licensing system also offers greater security because it prevents unauthorized or third-party users from accessing a company's server. What are the advantages of Device CAL for SQL Server 2016? In principle, the functionality of a Device CAL does not differ from the user-based client access license. However, the respective advantages can be seen in the type of typical or most frequent SQL Server accesses: Companies in which an SQL Server is used can differ both in terms of the number of workstations involved and the usual workflows in which the SQL Server is used: Particularly in SMEs, employees share a single computer for corresponding projects or use it in shift work, whereas users in other work environments regularly access the SQL server via completely different end devices. Since the device license for SQL Server 2016 is tied to a single Windows-capable end device - and not to a specific user in order to gain access to the SQL Server - this offers different options for use: If the licensed end device is, for example, a laptop or tablet that is used on the move, its respective user can access the SQL Server not only at the workplace in the company, but also locally independently - e.g. on the road or in the home office. When using Device CAL via a PC, access to the SQL Server naturally only takes place at the company location. Conclusion Which CAL type for SQL Server 2016 allows more comprehensive deployment options thus depends on the common application scenario in a company. Knowing this is important, because the decision for the respective type of client access licensing for SQL Server 2016 must be made with the purchase, as the Microsoft licensing system does not allow the possibility of subsequently changing a Device CAL into a User CAL or vice versa and thus excludes this. The main use of the licensed end devices must be taken into account, as well as the number of employees: If one and the same computer is used alternately by different employees to access the SQL Server, then the Device CAL licensing offers more advantages, regardless of whether the end device is used internally, externally or mobile. Buy Device CALs for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 starting from a single license in Softwarehandel24 Online Shop Device CALs for MS SQL Server 2016 are also available in the Softwarehandel24 Online Shop as single user licenses - the usual volume licensing regulations do not apply to used software, but "used" does not mean disadvantages in the usability of Device CALs, as software cannot wear out. What are used Device CALs for SQL Server 2016? The Device CALs for SQL Server 2016 from Softwarehandel24 are access licenses for end devices, as they are also available within the scope of the Microsoft licensing program; the difference to these is that they were once part of a volume license for end devices for SQL Server 2016, which was previously purchased by a company and the individual device access licenses not required by this company or the complete volume license were resold to Softwarehandel24. In Softwarehandel24's case, the volume license was broken up and converted to individual licenses, marking the Device CALs as used software or Used Software. As already mentioned, used Device CALs are fully usable despite this labeling, because there is no wear and tear on the software or any other limitation in functionality or useful life. What security do used Device CALs for SQL Server 2016 offer buyers? Buying used software such as the Device CALs for SQL Server from Softwarehandel24 not only offers customers an affordable alternative, but is just as secure! So you get already a single Device CAL for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 not only at a cheaper price than the comparable "new" software, but you also have the usual buyer security after the completed payment process through instant download as well as immediate license activation with the included volume license key. Where do the CALs for SQL Server 2016 come from? The Device Access Licenses for SQL Server 2016 available at Softwarehandel24 come from license inventories of various organizations and companies. Therefore, the usual jurisdiction applies here, which explicitly permits the trade in used software, which has also been clearly confirmed by several court rulings. For you as a Softwarehandel24 customer, the purchase of used Device CALs for SQL Server 2016, as well as any other such client access license offered by us, as well as their use, means legal security, because no legal provisions are violated either by us or by you. Due to the complete verification of all buyers by Softwarehandel24, used CALs are also audit-proof! Your advantages when buying used CALs for SQL Server 2016 Used software from Softwarehandel24 for Device CALs for SQL Server 2016 or other access licenses thus offers our customers a really low-priced alternative to the offers of many other providers, but above all also no restriction on the exact number of required Device CALs, so that the actual use of SQL Server services can be licensed exactly - as opposed to the inflexible staggering of CALs - which lowers the costs for server licensing. Softwarehandel24 Online Shop offers at Used Software access licenses not only Device CALs, but also User CALs for SQL Server 2016 - as well as other versions of access licenses for MS SQL Server, including the corresponding server licenses. This avoids the acquisition costs for newer hardware or possible compatibility problems due to different software versions. In addition to Device and other CALs for SQL Server 2016, you will also find licenses for other Microsoft Server software including the respective required CALs in the Softwarehandel24 Software Shop - with all Softwarehandel24 advantages for used software. If you have any questions about Device CALs for SQL Server 2016 or any other Microsoft product, please feel free to contact us via chat, email or phone.

User CAL for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 buy as used license When licensing the Standard-edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2016, in addition to the server license for each User also a client access license is required: the SQL Server 2016 User CAL ; it grants a single registered user access rights to the corresponding SQL Server. This is because, unlike Core licensing for the Standard edition, in a server/CAL licensing of a SQL 2016 server, the server license does not include user rights, so they must be purchased separately as a User CAL so that a specific user is personally authorized to access the SQL Server from any device. User CALs for SQL Server 2016 as used software from Softwarehandel24 not only have a favorable price compared to the usual CAL offers in the software trade, but are also available individually. They have the same functionality as the usual User client access licenses for SQL Server 2016 of the official Microsoft volume licensing program. With used User CALs you can enjoy all the benefits of MS SQL Server 2016 The Standard edition of SQL Server 2016 provides all the features for the development as well as the Management of scalable hybrid database platforms. Furthermore, this version also includes tools that support typical intelligent mission-critical applications in the BI area. Users with a User CAL can use, among others, the Apache Hadoop framework and Cloud integration, as well as R-analysis and additional query capabilities; moreover, SQL Server 2016 offers enhanced security features that support efficient and secure enterprise operations. Other new features and enhancements to the software include: In-memory column store, query store as well as temporal tables to historize data, for stronger Server performance Accelerated execution of R scripts via the SQL Server R Services with R statistical language directly on the SQL Server Master Data Services allow optimized management and provisioning of master data sets Row-Level Security (RLS), Always Encrypted and Dynamic Data Masking provide enhanced security Stretch Databases integration extends Cloud support Conventional OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) solutions are supported SQL Server Reporting Services enables the creation of paginated as well as mobile reports Analysis Services provides analytical data for business and reportingServices reports Use PolyBase for Transact-SQL queries from external data sources Transact-SQL maximizes SQLServer performance Info about used User CALs for SQL Server Standard -Edition 2016 The User-CAL from Softwarehandel24 has as Used Software the same permissions to use the features of the SQL Server 2016 Standard-Edition as a "new" Client Access License: This benefits especially SMEs, but also larger companies that want to run their SQL Server with the Server/CAL Licensing, where Client Access Licenses are required for User. Information about the Server/CAL Licensing of SQL Server 2016 Standard Depending on the edition, the Microsoft licensing terms also offer the alternative option of licensing SQL Server 2016 with a server license Plus User CALs - called Server/CAL licensing. In this case, the basic licensing of an SQL server is combined with the licensing of individual users or end devices. In the case of the Server/CAL licensing variant for the Standard edition, a 2016 server license is therefore first required for each individual Server on which an SQL Server instance is to be run; the CALs contained therein are only equipped with administrator rights, so that for the use of the SQLServer services each dedicated User requires its own personal access license (User CAL), which must also correspond to at least the identical or a higher SQL-Server version. Only this User CAL entitles him to use the SQL Server features of the 2016 version, it does not contain any extra software that still needs to be installed, but only the access rights for the client/server environment of SQL Server 2016. Advantages of licensing SQL Server 2016 Standard-edition with User CALs By choosing between the Core-licensing and the server/CAL-based licensing of users (or also end devices) with the Standard-edition of SQL Server 2016, Microsoft takes into consideration such companies and organizations whose SQL Server has a lower performance. The supplementary licensing with CALs for User represents a more economical option for these customers to use the SQL Server services, as here a client access license only has to be purchased for as many employees as they actually need. The Microsoft license model offers two types of CALs for SQL Server 2016: SQL Server 2016 User CAL : this gives a dedicated User Server -access rights SQL Server 2016 User CAL : this gives a dedicated end device (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Phone) Server-access rights Note version compatibility of User CALs with SQL Server 2016! The User CAL for SQL Server 2016 not only allows a user to access a SQL Server 2016, but also older versions such as 2014 (downgrade). Conversely, with the User CAL for SQL Server 2016 cannot access a higher SQL Server version like 2019 (upgrade). Therefore, when purchasing User CALs for SQL Server 2016, compatibility between server license and client access license must be considered. What should be considered when licensing SQL Server 2016 with User CALs ? As mentioned earlier, a specific employee will be granted the User CAL the personal access rights for the SQL Server 2016 on one freely selectable Windows-enabled end device each. After the registration of the user has been completed, this can no longer be changed. It is also not possible to change the CAL type from User to User CAL or vice versa. These restrictions at CALs are intended to prevent improper access to the SQL Server. In this way, server/CAL licensing also provides security for the company and its data, as unauthorized or third-party User users are excluded. What are the advantages of User CAL for SQL Server 2016? The User CAL for SQL Server does not differ in principle from the Device-based client access license in terms of functions. Their respective advantages can be seen in the type of SQL Server accesses that are typical in a company where a SQLServer is used. Although the User license for SQL Server 2016 is exclusively bound to a single person, it offers the free choice of the end device through which access can be made in each case, even if this is only possible from a single PC or similar. Compared to the end device-related Device CAL the User CAL for SQL Server therefore offers a different scope of use, since a licensed user is less locally bound - provided that the end device used has access to the Internet. This means that they can access the SQL Server both at their workplace in the company and externally via a laptop, tablet or smartphone - regardless of whether they are on a business trip or at Home-Office. Used User CALs for SQL Server 2016 thus offers a more flexible use of SQL Server functions especially to those employees who are regularly located at different sites and thereby regularly connect their respective computer to Server, because with User CAL they always use their personal Account. Conclusion So which type of client access license for SQL Server 2016 offers more advantages in a work environment differs from case to case. The purchase decision depends on the number of employees using the SQL Server in relation to the predominant type of use of the corresponding end devices: as soon as the majority uses either a mobile laptop or tablet, or different computers located at different workstations to access the SQL Server, the User CALs offer more advantages. However, as indicated above, the decision for the right type of client access licensing must be made before purchasing, because the User CAL for SQL Server 2016 cannot be converted to a Device CAL or vice versa. Used User CALs for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 are available from a single license in the Softwarehandel24 online store The User CALs for MS SQL Server 2016 is available as used software in the Softwarehandel24 online store already as a single User license - because here the usual volume license terms do not apply. The marking "used" also does not mean any disadvantages in the usability of User CALssince software cannot wear out in principle. Info about used User CALs for SQL Server 2016 The used User CALs for SQL Server 2016 from Softwarehandel24 are typical access licenses for users, as they are available in the context of the Microsoft license program; the only difference to these is that as Used Software they used to be part of a User volume license for SQL Server 2016; the initial purchaser, usually a company, resold the unneeded individual User access licenses or even a complete volume license to Softwarehandel24. The volume license was dissolved and converted into individual licenses, whereby the resulting individual User CALs were henceforth marked as used software. Despite the labeling as "used", these User-CALs are fully usable for SQL Server 2016, because no restriction in their functionality or useful life has arisen in the process. Which buyer security offers used software at User CALs for SQL Server 2016? User CALs for SQL Server as used software from Softwarehandel24 not only offer our customers a low-priced alternative for SQL-Server licensing, but are also secure! So you as a customer already get a single User CAL for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 not only at a reduced price compared to "unused" new software, but you can also take advantage of the usual buyer security through instant download as well as immediate license activation with the included volume license key. Are used CALs for SQL Server 2016 legal? The User access licenses for SQL Server 2016 that you can buy at Softwarehandel24 come from the license inventories of organizations and companies. Thus, the sale or purchase is also subject to the valid jurisdiction, which explicitly allows the trade of used software; this has been clearly confirmed by several court rulings. For Softwarehandel24 customers, the purchase of User CALs for SQL Server 2016 as well as other offered client access licenses as used software including their use therefore also offers legal security, since neither Softwarehandel24 nor you as a customer violate legal regulations. In addition, used CALs are also audit-proof due to the complete proof of all previous buyers on the part of Softwarehandel24! Your advantages when buying used User-CALs for SQL Server 2016 Used software from Softwarehandel24 offers our customers a low-priced alternative to most offers from other providers - not only for User CALs for SQL Server 2016, but also for other access licenses. Above all, there are no restrictions on the number of required User CALs compared to the inflexible tiering for client access licenses, which means that the costs for Server licensing can be reduced, since the actual use of the SQL Server services can be licensed exactly. In the Softwarehandel24 online store you will find in the Used Software access licenses not only User CALs , but also Device CALs for SQL Server 2016 - including other versions of client access licenses for SQL as well as for other Microsoft Server , including the respective server licenses. This allows you to license your existing software inventory at a low cost, as you avoid both acquisition costs for new hardware and compatibility problems caused by inconsistent software versions. In addition to User CALs , you can also find other Microsoft software products in the Softwarehandel24 software store - with the advantages of Softwarehandel24 used software. If you have any questions about User CALs for SQL Server 2016 or any other Microsoft product, please feel free to use our expert advice in chat or by e-mail or phone.