My question is related to the definition of “device” as this term is used in the PUR for SQL Server 2014 Standard. We are currently using per-core licensing but would like to find out if Server+CAL would be appropriate.
Our system includes a server (Linux based) that collects data from utility meters, such as residential and commercial electric, gas and water meters. This Linux-based server then loads the collected data into a SQL Server database using a batch process.
Question: are these meters considered ‘devices’ for the purpose of PUR and do they require a CAL for each meter?
Thanks,
Vlad