Microsoft license implications of using Enterprise Console

Using Sophos Endpoint Security and Control should not affect the number of Client Access Licenses (CALs) that you will need for Windows 2003 server.

You must always check the terms of your Microsoft licence and Product Use Rights. Sophos cannot provide specific advice on whether you will need to pay for CALs and, if so, how many. We can, however, provide some general guidelines on how our software works to enable you to make an assessment.

The Sophos Endpoint Security and Control network installer installs Enterprise Console on a Windows server. Enterprise Console connects directly to Sophos remote management agent software on client computers via TCP ports 8192-4. It does not make use of any of the following services, which typically require additional CALs:

• authentication services
• file services
• print services
• remote access service.

Note: The above advice relates to installations on Windows servers. You should not use Enterprise Console on a Windows workstation to manage more than ten computers. Practical restrictions on connections will often reduce this number still further.