Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard with 5 CALs is the starter bundle for small teams: SQL Server 2025 Standard plus five Client Access Licenses for the people or devices that will connect to it. Best For Small offices with a handful of database users Internal line-of-business apps, accounting and inventory systems Pilot projects and departmental databases How Server + CAL Licensing Works The server license lets you install and run SQL Server 2025 Standard Each CAL covers one user or one device that accesses the server Five CALs are included here, so up to five users or devices are covered Need more? Add more CALs when your team grows Highlights SQL Server 2025 Standard database engine with T-SQL and JSON support Built-in vector data support for AI-enabled applications Backup, encryption and high-availability features Is this better than core licensing? For a small, known number of users it is usually the lower-cost route. If you expect many users or public access, use a per-core license, which needs no CALs.
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