Description
Product Description
Client Access Licenses (CALs) are different from Windows Server software licenses. A Windows Server CAL is the license that gives users and devices the right to access a server installed with Microsoft Windows Server software.
Why should I buy CALs?
CALs are required by Microsoft licensing for all users or devices that access Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter. When a customer buys Windows Server Standard or Datacenter, they receive a server license that allows them to install the operating system on one computer. A server software license by itself doesn’t provide the license rights to allow anyone to connect to that computer, whether they work for the company or not. Instead, each user or device needs a CAL.
Windows Server 2016 CAL Customer Scenario
A small office with 15 users that access Windows Server 2016 R2 from multiple devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, phones) buys a server installed with Windows Server 2016 R2 Standard. They should also buy 15 Windows Server 2016 User CALs, one for each employee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there Windows Server 2016 R2 CALs?
A: No. CALs were not re-versioned when 2016 R2 shipped. Windows Server 2016 CALs are the proper license for Windows Server 2016 R2 users or devices.
Q: Are CALs included with Windows Server 2016 R2?
A: No. CALs are sold separately, which gives you flexibility to purchase only what you need now
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