Another licensing question

I have a software (weblogic) that users (I have 2500 users) connect to.
Behind Weblogic I run a SQL 2000 server standard edition.
It is only Weblogic that connects to SQL (require 5 connections)
My question is, I was told to buy a SQL processor license instead of a User
or Device CAL?
Why spend 15000$ for a processor license when I can only get 5 CALS ?
Thanks for any help
JP
JP Breton wrote:
> I have a software (weblogic) that users (I have 2500 users) connect
> to.
> Behind Weblogic I run a SQL 2000 server standard edition.
> It is only Weblogic that connects to SQL (require 5 connections)
> My question is, I was told to buy a SQL processor license instead of
> a User or Device CAL?
> Why spend 15000$ for a processor license when I can only get 5 CALS ?
> Thanks for any help
> JP
Q. How do I license SQL Server 2000 CALs in a multiplexed
environment?
A. In most cases Microsoft requires a CAL for every device that
accesses or uses the services of SQL Server 2000. If you are unsure
whether a CAL is required, you should contact your Microsoft sales
representative or account manager. Inquires can be directed to Microsoft
Licensing by calling (800)426-9400.
David Gugick
Quest Software
www.imceda.com
www.quest.com