Do I need a Windows CAL for each client when they will only access an Oracle database on the server?

Question

I am in the process of recommending a server spec to a customer which requires Windows 2003 and Oracle 10g. I need to know if they will require Windows 2003 CALS for each PC that wants to connect to ONLY the Oracle database on that server?

Answer 1

If you are using the Per-Device licensing model then yes you would need a license for each device that connects to the database server.

Answer 2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/caloverview.mspx

There are two types of Windows Client Access Licenses from which to choose: device-based or user-based, also known as Windows Device CALs or Windows User CALs. This means you can choose to acquire a Windows CAL for every device (used by any user) accessing your servers, or you can choose to acquire a Windows CAL for every named user accessing your servers (from any device).