If I want to set up a smart client application where I have, let's say, 30 clients accessing SQL Server 2005 on our machine (I know I need 30 licenses).

Does that mean, though, getting your ES license packs as well as the User CALs from Microsoft (60 licenses)?  Thus about $150 per license from them and about $25 per license from you?

And I guess the ES license has to be renewed every year but the User CALs don't?

Thanks

We got around hefty licensing fees (up front anyway) for our web applications by going through a hosting service, they provided us with a processor license for SQL Server for a low monthly number. We tried a shared solution but it didnt work so we has to go with dedicated.

Good luck with your application.

Keith Chisarik