Hi all,
Im stuck on a minor confusion, could somebody define me the difference between concurrent user and enterprise users on DAX-12,
thanx and Regards,
Concurrent Users
A software license that is based on the number of simultaneous users accessing the program. It typically deals with software running in the server where users connect via the network. For example, in a five-user concurrent use license, after five users are logged on to the program, the sixth user is prohibited. When any one of the first five log out, the next person can log in. Concurrent licensing can be managed by the application itself.
Licenses for related software, including software necessary to run Dynamics AX (Windows, SQL Server, eventually SharePoint Server), are not included in licenses for Dynamics AX 2012. Don’t forget that an efficient licensing requires also planning and knowledge of licensing models of these products.
User CALs are divides into four types, based on their level of permissions:
Enterprise User
Functional User
Task User
Self Serve User
Lower licenses than Enterprise User can use only some of Dynamics AX functions. Each type covers permissions of all lower types, for example Task User includes permissions for Self Serve User too.
Of course, higher license means higher price. Lower license can be later converted to higher license by paying the difference in price (so-called step-up). A reverse process is not possible.
User CAL allows user to access Dynamics AX regardless of the way of access – he can use AX client, web portal, other product communicating with Dynamics AX over web service and so on.
Description of particular User CAL types, including examples, can be found in Apendix A of the License Guide.
I hope your confusion clear.
Regards,
Mohammed
Nevertheless you can license only named users or devices for AX 2012. There is no licensing model based on concurrent users.