Benefits of SQL Server 2016 Standard with 5-10 CAL/ Server Licensing Model

SQL Server 2016 Standard with 5-10 CAL is available at our platform in a pack of 5 Cals, 10 Cals, etc. Cals are types of licenses needed to access the SQL Server database. Microsoft offers two types of licensing options to its SQL Server 2016 users. It is a Core-based license and Cal/server-based license. These licenses help maintain the customer's specific workload requirements. It enhances the organizational capacity in handling the database and staff. The Server+CAL model allows Users and Devices to access incremental SQL Server deployments. This type of license is available at a low cost. Microsoft offers SQL Server in a core-based licensing for customers who cannot count users. The core model is capable of satisfying premium database capabilities. There is no limit per user or device, but it gives unlimited client access.

Do I need CALs for Server 2016 Standard?

Customers might ask- Does SQL Server Standard require CALs? To answer this: CALs are only needed for the SQL license + CAL model. You will not require to purchase any additional licenses for Standard Core or Enterprise Core. So as per customers' requirements, CALs and Core licenses are purchased accordingly.

The Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard and 5 User CALs allow each user access to unlimited instances no matter the device. If you want to access it from your laptop, you can or with an iPad or PC with ease. Similarly, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard and 10 User CALs allow all ten users the right to access the Server without limiting to a particular device.

Multi-facet of SQL Server 2016 include:

Lets us understand the SQL Server 2016 capabilities through its outstanding usage.

Faster queries

Yes, you can now perform real-time transactions in SQL Server 2016 with much speed. Get started to work in ultra-fast analytics and utilize new features like in-memory transaction processing and in-memory updateable column stores.

Better Security

Enhance your learning curve with the new addition to security features. Use Always Encrypted, Row-Level Security, and Dynamic Data Masking. Each of these features is introduced as three principal security features in SQL Server 2016. Now work at your fullest potential!

Higher Availability

In addition to improved security, steps are also taken to improve the high availability feature. The features like Always On Availability Group and Always On Failover Cluster are added here. These new features will help attain robust, highly available data management solutions for better performance.

Database Engine

There is so much to do, like keeping control of big data today. The highly Improved database engine will help here to optimize the query performance. You can take advantage of hybrid cloud architectures and stay in control amidst growing volumes of data. Enjoy the border data access that can lead to rich business insights. You can manage, maintain, integrate and import data with SQL Server 2016.

Choose SQL Server 2016 Standard with 5-10 CAL to enjoy the SQL Server 2016 software. Access the server for better reporting and analytics, and expand your options with Azure SQL Data Warehouse. There is so much to learn that ultimately benefits the organization. Let's look at them below:

1. Learn how to build secure, advanced analytics solutions more quickly.
2. Learn how to create predictive models with R functions.
3. Learn how to generate better business outcomes using these functions in application and reporting tools.
4. Work with new data visualization and layout options in Reporting services.
5. Work with Mobile BI that lets employees easily access business intelligence from anywhere.

Get the SQL Server 2016 Standard with 5 CAL or SQL Server 2016 Standard with 10 CAL and see these features in action. Because without a Cal license, you can not access the SQL Server 2016 software.