Hello :)

I have configured an empty Server (No operating system).
Now i would like to put a win2000 server on it.
I need to install only 20 domain on it and I am the only one that connect to the server to update the site (i don't resell them)
The question is :
Which kind of win 2000 server have I to buy and install ?

And more :
I need, on 4 of that domain, to access to a microsoft sql server. Which kind of sql server have I to buy ? And If the number of domain that need to access to the sql server become 10 ?

Thank you
NHosting

For SQL Server, you would need a Processor License ($5000 for standard edition). Read this for the reason: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/productinfo/multiplexing.htm

Ok
I see, but isn't there any other type of license ?
I see in the software list license like :

"SQL Server 2000 with 10 User Retail Box 1844$"

and some other

What is 1 user ?

What is the Retail Box ?

And If I choose Nt4 server instead Win2000, does the price change ?

Thank you
NHosting

The "10 User" probably means 10 Client Access Licenses. For a SQL Server that interacts with a large user base (as part of a web-based application, for example), you would supposedly need one Client Access License for each unique visitor to all of the web sites on the server. Pretty ridiculous, huh? :) These details and the reason they introduced Processor Licensing are explained in more detailed in the link in my last message.

And I don't think the pricing is dependent on the version of Windows that you're using.

Ok, i understand.

And for the win2000 license ?
If I take The 5 Cal License, maz the webserver answer to any quantity of request ?

What is 1 Cal license ?

Thank you
NHosting

For Windows 2000, the CAL applies only to users that authenticate (login) to the system. As it says at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/guide/server/pricing/changes.asp , "Anonymous access by Internet users to Windows 2000 Server-based servers does not require a CAL, and is unaffected by the license changes. SSL generally does not require a CAL."

You can get by with a Windows 2000 Server and 5 CAL licenses. (I don't think you can get it with less than 5.)