Designing and Providing Microsoft Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations — Question 2

A customer plans to implement a solution that uses Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard. The solution will be public-facing will be accesses by 275 internal users.
What is the most cost-effective licensing solution?

Answer options

• A. SQL Server Standard server licenses and SQL Server client access licenses (CALs) for both internal and external users.
• B. SQL Server Standard core licenses.
• C. SQL Server client access licenses (CALs) for the internal users only.
• D. SQL Server Standard core licenses and SQL Server client access licenses (CALs) for the internal users only.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most cost-effective licensing solution is option A because it covers both internal and external users with server licenses and CALs, ensuring compliance and access for all users. Options B and D focus on core licenses, which may not provide the needed access for external users, while option C only includes internal users, missing the external access requirement.