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Buy Server & CALs – Microsoft Server Licenses and Access Licenses

In the Server & CALs category, you will find Microsoft server licenses and suitable access licenses for professional IT environments. This includes, among others, Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, as well as CALs for users or devices. These licenses form the basis for central services, databases, email systems, file storage, and corporate networks.

Server licenses and CALs are often required together. The server license authorizes the operation of the respective server software. A CAL, or Client Access License, authorizes users or devices to access specific server services. This allows a Microsoft server environment to be licensed appropriately for the size and structure of a company.

What belongs to the Server & CALs category?

This category includes various Microsoft server products and access licenses for different applications. Depending on the application, companies require a server license, additional CALs, or a combination of both.

• Windows Server: for central network services, user management, file and print services
• SQL Server: for databases, business applications, analytics, and enterprise software
• Exchange Server: for email, calendars, contacts, and central mailbox management
• Remote Desktop Services CALs: for terminal servers, remote desktop, and remote workstations
• Server CALs: access licenses for users or devices

Server license and CAL – what's the difference?

A server license is required for the installation and operation of the respective Microsoft server software. It licenses the server itself, for example, a Windows Server, SQL Server, or Exchange Server.

A CAL, on the other hand, is an access license. It is required when users or devices access specific server services. In many scenarios, the server license alone is not sufficient, as suitable Client Access Licenses are also required.

User CAL or Device CAL – which access license is right?

For many Microsoft server products, companies can choose between User CALs and Device CALs. Which option is more suitable depends on how work is done in the respective organization.

A User CAL is assigned to a specific user. This user can then access the server from various devices, for example, from a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. This option is particularly suitable for employees who use multiple devices or work flexibly.

A Device CAL is assigned to a specific device. Multiple users can access the server via this device. This makes sense if several people use the same workstation, for example, in shift work, at reception desks, training computers, or shared terminals.

Which server licenses and CALs are frequently required?

The exact licensing requirements depend on the server product used and the intended use. Server licenses and CALs are particularly often used in corporate networks, local IT infrastructures, and hybrid environments.

• Windows Server CALs: for accessing Windows Server services
• RDS CALs: additionally required for Remote Desktop Services
• Exchange Server CALs: for email, calendars, and mailbox access
• SQL Server CALs: for accessing SQL Server in the Server/CAL model
• Server licenses: for operating the respective Microsoft server solution

Selecting Server & CALs appropriately

When choosing the right license, companies should pay attention to the server version used, the number of users, the number of devices, and the actual purpose. It is also particularly important whether a standard server CAL is sufficient or if additional special licenses like RDS CALs are needed.

In this category, you will find Microsoft server licenses and CALs for various requirements. Whether for small businesses, larger organizations, database servers, mail servers, or remote desktop environments – with the right license, you create the foundation for a properly licensed and reliably usable server infrastructure.