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Buy Exchange Server CALs – Access Licenses for Microsoft Exchange Server

An Exchange Server CAL is an access license for Microsoft Exchange Server. It is required when users or devices access Exchange services such as email, calendars, contacts, and mailboxes. CAL stands for Client Access License and complements the actual Exchange Server license.

In this category, you will find suitable Exchange Server CALs for businesses, organizations, and IT departments that want to operate Microsoft Exchange locally. Depending on your workflow, you can choose between User CALs and Device CALs and adapt the licensing to your existing IT structure.

What is an Exchange Server CAL?

An Exchange Server CAL entitles a user or a device to access a licensed Microsoft Exchange Server. The CAL is not a standalone mail server software but an additional access license. It is required in addition to the server license to ensure that access to Exchange is correctly licensed.

• Access license for Microsoft Exchange Server
• Required for email, calendars, contacts, and mailboxes
• Available as User CAL or Device CAL
• Suitable for companies with their own Exchange infrastructure
• An important part of proper Microsoft licensing

User CAL or Device CAL – which Exchange CAL is right for you?

Exchange Server CALs distinguish between User CALs and Device CALs. The appropriate variant depends on whether your company prefers to license individual users or shared devices.

An Exchange Server User CAL is assigned to a specific user. This user may access Exchange from various devices, such as an office PC, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. This variant is particularly suitable for employees who work flexibly or use multiple end devices.

An Exchange Server Device CAL is assigned to a specific device. Multiple users may access Exchange via this device. This is useful when several people use the same workstation, for example, in shift work, at reception desks, or shared terminals.

Exchange Server Standard CAL and Enterprise CAL

In addition to User CALs and Device CALs, Exchange Server also differentiates between Standard CALs and Enterprise CALs. Which variant is required depends on which features are to be used in your Exchange environment.

• Exchange Server Standard CAL: for basic Exchange functions such as email, calendar, contacts, and mailbox access
• Exchange Server Enterprise CAL: for advanced features beyond the standard scope
• User CAL: useful if a user uses multiple devices
• Device CAL: useful if multiple users use the same device

For which Exchange Server versions are CALs available?

Exchange Server CALs are available for various Exchange versions. It is important that the CAL version matches the server version used. In many cases, newer CALs can also be used for older server versions, but older CALs cannot be used for newer Exchange versions.

• Exchange Server 2019 CALs: for current on-premises Exchange environments
• Exchange Server 2016 CALs: for existing Exchange Server 2016 infrastructures
• Exchange Server 2013 CALs: for older, still used Exchange installations

When are Exchange Server CALs needed?

Exchange Server CALs are needed when users or devices access Microsoft Exchange Server. This includes typical functions such as sending emails, mailbox access, calendar management, contacts, mobile synchronization, and the use of Exchange within a corporate environment.

Correct licensing is particularly important for on-premises Exchange installations. Companies typically need both the appropriate Exchange Server license and the corresponding access licenses for users or devices.

Selecting the right Exchange Server CALs

The right Exchange Server CAL depends on several factors: the Exchange version used, the number of users, the number of devices, and the desired range of functions. For many companies, the User CAL is the appropriate choice if employees access their mailboxes from multiple devices. Device CALs, on the other hand, can be more economical if a few devices are used by many people.

With appropriate Exchange Server CALs, companies ensure that access to email, calendars, and mailboxes is correctly licensed. In this category, you will find access licenses for different Exchange Server versions and application areas.