Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL

Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL – Access License for One Device

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL is an access license for a specific device that accesses a comparably licensed Exchange Server 2019. In contrast to the User CAL, it does not license an individual user, but the device itself. This allows multiple employees to access Exchange services via the same licensed device.

This licensing model is particularly suitable for companies where workstations are shared. Typical areas of application include reception areas, shift operations, production, warehouses, workshops, POS terminals, or training rooms. If several people use the same PC or a fixed workstation system for emails, calendars, and contacts, the Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL is often an economical and straightforward solution.

What is an Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL?

A Device CAL entitles a specific device to access Microsoft Exchange Server 2019. It does not matter which user uses this device. The crucial factor is that the device has a valid Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL.

Example: Several employees use the same PC at reception, in the workshop, or in a shift operation to access Outlook, emails, calendars, or contacts. In this case, a Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL for this device may be sufficient. The individual users do not require an additional User CAL to access via this licensed device.

Who is the Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL suitable for?

• Companies with shared workstations
• Shift operations in production, warehousing, or service
• Reception areas, POS terminals, and workshop PCs
• Schools, training rooms, and public workstations
• Organizations with fewer devices than users
• Workstations with access to Outlook, emails, calendars, and contacts

Device CAL or User CAL – which is better?

Whether a Device CAL or a User CAL is more suitable depends on how Exchange Server 2019 is accessed in your company. The Device CAL is ideal if multiple users share the same device. The User CAL, on the other hand, is useful if one user accesses Exchange with multiple devices.

• Device CAL: 1 device is licensed and can be used by multiple users for access.
• User CAL: 1 user is licensed and can access Exchange Server with multiple devices.

If several employees use the same workstation PC, a Device CAL is often the appropriate choice. If an employee, however, works with an office PC, laptop, and smartphone, a User CAL is usually more economical and flexible.

What is an Exchange Server 2019 CAL needed for?

An Exchange Server CAL is required in addition to the actual Exchange Server license if users or devices access Exchange services. These include email communication, calendars, contacts, tasks, mailboxes, mobile synchronization, and Outlook access.

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL does not include Exchange Server software and does not replace a server license. It is exclusively an access license for a device. A suitable Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 server license is additionally required for operation.

Standard CAL or Enterprise CAL?

The Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL is the basic access license for devices that are intended to use Exchange features such as email, calendar, contacts, and Outlook access. Depending on the desired range of functions, an Enterprise CAL may be additionally or alternatively required, for example, for extended archiving, compliance, or security features.

For classic email and calendar functions in a local Exchange environment, the Standard Device CAL is a suitable solution for many companies. For extended requirements, it should be checked whether additional Enterprise CAL functions are needed.

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to choose their access licenses according to the number of devices and to flexibly expand them if required.

• 1 Device CAL
• 5 Device CALs
• 10 Device CALs
• 25 Device CALs
• 50 Device CALs

Your Advantages with the Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL

• Device-based access license for Microsoft Exchange Server 2019
• Ideal for shared PCs, terminals, and workstations
• Economical with multiple users per device
• Suitable for Outlook, Outlook on the Web, and email usage
• Access to emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks
• Clear licensing by devices
• Suitable for local Exchange Server 2019 environments

Licensing Note

Use requires a comparably licensed Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 environment. The Device CAL only authorizes a device to access the Exchange Server. If other Microsoft Server services are used, additional access licenses may also be required, for example, Windows Server CALs, RDS CALs, or SQL Server CALs.

Conclusion

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Device CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license devices instead of individual users for access to Exchange Server 2019. Especially for shared workstations, shift operations, or fixed workstation systems, this licensing model offers a simple and economical solution for professional email, calendar, and communication functions.