SQL Server Distribution Server Licensing

I have two production SQL Servers and a separate server as a
distributor (merge replication).  The two production servers are
licensed by device cals.  Does the distribution server require the same
cal licenses as the production ones or can I save on cals by assuming
that only the agents will connect to this server?

<ash_j_smith@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have two production SQL Servers and a separate server as a
> distributor (merge replication).  The two production servers are
> licensed by device cals.  Does the distribution server require the same
> cal licenses as the production ones or can I save on cals by assuming
> that only the agents will connect to this server?
>

The MSSQL licensing FAQ is here:

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/faq.asp#B

But if that doesn't answer your question, you should probably ask Microsoft
directly - people may have different understandings of what licences allow
or not, so it's best to get a definite answer.

Simon