SQL Server Client Access Licences (CALs) license your users or devices to connect to a SQL Server instance licensed under the Server + CAL model — typically the most economical route when a known, modest number of people use the database.<h3>How SQL licensing works</h3>SQL Server can be licensed per-core (unlimited users, priced for scale) or Server + CAL (a server licence plus a CAL for each user or device that connects). Below roughly 25–30 users, Server + CAL usually costs significantly less.<h3>What you get</h3>Genuine SQL Server CAL — user or device, your choice at activationValid for connection to Standard edition servers under the Server + CAL modelFree licensing advice — CAL counting catches many teams out; ask us and get it right first time.<h3>Delivery &amp; activation</h3>Instant email delivery — your licence key and download instructions arrive within minutes of payment clearing.Genuine licence supplied through lawful UK channels, with a full VAT invoice for your records.Straightforward activation — step-by-step instructions are included, and our UK-based team is on hand if you need a hand.SQL Server Client Access Licences (CALs) license your users or devices to connect to a SQL Server instance licensed under the Server + CAL model — typically the most economical route when a known, modest number of people use the database.<h3>How SQL licensing works</h3>