VARs don't even know how SQL Server licensing works. It's not hard when you take the time to read about it but it's convoluted and no one should have to waste t

VARs don't even know how SQL Server licensing works. It's not hard when you take the time to read about it but it's convoluted and no one should have to waste their time doing it. Basically it comes down to this: if ($number_of_clients * $client_license) > ($number_of_processors * $processor_license) buy per-proc, else buy client licenses. Per-processor licensing is somewhere in the neighborhood of 30K (per CPU). Standby servers and processors aren't counted toward that total. Clients are any machines or users that directly or indirectly (like via a web app) use the database. That last point is important because sales reps at vendors who's software requires SQL Server will sometimes be ignorant of it or will lie and when you get audited you're the one left holding the bill.