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This standard device client access license (CAL) authorizes one computer to access Office Communications Server or Live Communications Server regardless of the number of users (for example, on a shared workstation).
For web conferencing, voice over IP, and application sharing capabilities, an enterprise device CAL is required. Enterprise CALs are additive and must be used in conjunction with standard CALs.
User CALs and an external connector (EC) license are also available. A user CAL authorizes one user to access Communications Server from any device (for example, when an employee accesses the server from a computer at work and another at home). The EC license allows any number of external users or devices to access a single installation of Communications Server.
This standard user client access license (CAL) authorizes one user to access Office Communications Server or Live Communications Server from any device (for example, when an employee accesses the server from a computer at work and another at home).
For web conferencing, voice over IP, and application sharing capabilities, an enterprise user CAL is required. Enterprise CALs are additive and must be used in conjunction with standard CALs.
Device CALs and an external connector (EC) license are also available. A device CAL authorizes one computer to access Office Communications Server, regardless of the number of users (for example, on a shared workstation). The EC license allows any number of external users or devices to access a single installation of either the 2005 or 2007 version of Communications Server.
This standard external connector (EC) license allows any number of external users or devices to access a single installation of Office Communications Server or Live Communications Server.
Generally, an external user is defined as anyone who is not an employee of the organization. For example, external users can include clients, suppliers, and alumni of the organization. External users do not include independent contractors, agents, service providers, or other persons providing services to or on behalf of the organization holding the license.
The EC license may not be used as a means of reselling or repackaging Communications Server as a hosted service.
For web conferencing, voice over IP, and application sharing capabilities, an enterprise EC license is required. The enterprise EC license is additive and must be used in conjunction with a standard EC license.
Device CALs and user CALs are also available for internal use. A device CAL authorizes one computer to access the server, regardless of the number of users. A user CAL authorizes one user to access the server on any number of devices.
Software Assurance: Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.