Server Access Licenses

Buy Server Access Licenses – CALs for Microsoft Server Environments

Server access licenses, also known as CALs, are required when users or devices access specific Microsoft server services. They are an important part of licensing in professional IT environments and are frequently used with products such as Windows Server, Remote Desktop Services, Exchange Server, or SQL Server.

With appropriate server access licenses, companies ensure that access to server services is correctly licensed. Depending on the application area, a distinction can be made between user licenses and device licenses. This allows for flexible licensing tailored to your company's structure.

What are Server Access Licenses?

A server access license entitles a user or a device to access a licensed server. The actual server software and the access licenses are separate from each other. This means that, in many cases, in addition to the server license, additional CALs are required for employees, workstations, or devices to use the server functions.

• Required for accessing specific Microsoft server services
• Suitable for companies, government agencies, schools, and organizations
• Available as User CAL or Device CAL
• Important component of correct Microsoft licensing
• Suitable for various server products and application areas

User CAL or Device CAL – what's the difference?

For server access licenses, there are generally two basic licensing models: User CALs and Device CALs. Which option is more suitable depends on how work is done in your company.

A User CAL is assigned to a specific user. This user can then access the server from various devices, for example, from an office PC, laptop, or mobile device. This option is particularly suitable when employees use multiple devices.

A Device CAL is assigned to a specific device. Multiple users can access the server through this device. This option is useful when several people use the same workstation or the same device, for example, in shift operations.

For which server products are access licenses required?

Server access licenses are used with various Microsoft server solutions. They are particularly often used in conjunction with Windows Server and Remote Desktop Services. Depending on the product and version, different CALs may be required.

• Windows Server CALs: for accessing Windows Server services
• Remote Desktop Services CALs: for remote desktop and terminal server access
• Exchange Server CALs: for accessing email and communication services
• SQL Server CALs: for certain SQL Server licensing models

The right access license for your IT environment

The choice of the correct server access license depends on several factors: number of users, number of devices, type of server product, and planned use. For smaller companies, a manageable number of User or Device CALs may be sufficient, while larger organizations usually require structured license planning.

When purchasing, ensure that the access licenses match the server version in use and the respective server product. Especially with Remote Desktop Services, it is important that the correct RDS CALs are used, as these may be required in addition to normal Windows Server CALs.

Select Server Access Licenses easily and appropriately

In this category, you will find server access licenses for various Microsoft server products and application areas. Whether for individual users, multiple devices, or professional use in corporate networks – with the appropriate CAL, you create the basis for licensed and reliable server usage.