What kind of CAL do I need for Sharepoint?

Question

I'm looking at setting up a Sharepoint server for my small group of co-workers. I'm confused as to what I need to do to ensure we're licensed properly.

We are planning on using the Sharepoint Services that is baked into a standard Windows Server install, not the Office Sharepoint, does each user need a specific Sharepoint CAL?

Answer 1

Nope. Just a Windows Server CAL for each user if you are using just WSS.

Answer 2

No specific SharePoint CALs are required for Windows SharePoint Services (WSS). They are only necessary if deploying Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS).

Answer 3

For WSS sites, you just need a Windows CAL, but if you install the portal software, thats when the SharePoint CALs are needed.

Answer 4

I agree with the accepted answer. Another advantage of a CAL is that it enables Forms Services, which allows web-based use of InfoPath forms without needing InfoPath installed on the client machine.