External connector with SPLA

Question

Hi,

I couldn't find a straight answer to this.

Having a Windows Server VM supplied by a Cloud Service Provider using SPLA licensing in a per core model, Each Core License (CL) allows an unlimited number of users to access the server software installed on the server with a determined number of physical cores for products licensed through a per core model.

My question is about External Connector. If I understand correctly, there is no need for External Connector license in the above SPLA scenario, as unlimited user access is granted.

Is this correct?

Many thanks,

Pedro

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out.

Only if they use a service other than IIS will you need CAL. If your authentication is linked to AD, or, for example, if they are using the server DNS or DHCP. I don't think you'll require them.

Instead of hosting a site specifically for a business partner, an external connector licence is used when you want to give them access to your network or website. You will require the Services Provider licence if you are hosting a website for them as opposed to granting users access to your website. This is how I interpret the distinction. I hope this helps you understand it at least a little bit more.

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Answer 2

Hello

Yes, you are correct. In the scenario you described, where you have a Windows Server VM supplied by a Cloud Service Provider using SPLA licensing in a per core model, there is no need for an External Connector license. Each Core License (CL) allows an unlimited number of users to access the server software installed on the server with a determined number of physical cores for products licensed through a per core model. An External Connector license is an alternative to individual CALs used to permit external users such as vendors and business partners to access your server. Since you already have unlimited user access granted through the Core License, there is no need for an additional External Connector license.

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