Windows Server 2022 Device CAL

Windows Server 2022 Device CAL – Access License for One Device

The Windows Server 2022 Device CAL is an access license for a specific device that accesses services of a Windows Server 2022. Unlike the User CAL, it does not license an individual user but a device. This allows multiple employees to access the server via the same licensed device.

This licensing model is particularly suitable for companies where workstations are shared. Typical areas of application include shift operations, production, warehouses, workshops, reception areas, POS systems, or training rooms. If several people use the same PC, a terminal, or a fixed workstation system, the Windows Server 2022 Device CAL is often an economical and clear solution.

What is a Windows Server 2022 Device CAL?

A Device CAL entitles a specific device to access a correspondingly licensed Windows Server 2022. It does not matter which user uses this device. The crucial factor is that the device has a valid Device CAL.

Example: Several employees use the same PC in a warehouse or at a reception desk. In this case, a Windows Server 2022 Device CAL for this device may be sufficient. The individual users do not need an additional User CAL for access via this licensed device.

Who is the Windows Server 2022 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

Device CAL or User CAL – which is better?

Whether a Device CAL or a User CAL is more suitable depends on the company's working methods. The Device CAL is ideal when multiple users share the same device. The User CAL, on the other hand, is useful when one user accesses the server with multiple devices.

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

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

Why is a Windows Server 2022 CAL needed?

A CAL is required in addition to the actual Windows Server license when users or devices access server services. These include, among others, file and print services, user management, network services, applications, or other server-based resources.

The Windows Server 2022 Device CAL does not contain Windows Server software and does not replace a server license. It exclusively regulates the access right of a device to a correspondingly licensed Windows Server 2022 environment.

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Windows Server 2022 Device CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to choose their access licenses according to the number of devices and flexibly expand them if necessary.

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

Your Advantages with the Windows Server 2022 Device CAL

• Device-based access license for Windows Server 2022
• Ideal for shared PCs, terminals, and workstations
• Economical for multiple users per device
• Suitable for companies, schools, production, warehousing, and service areas
• Clear and simple licensing by device
• Compatible with Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter environments

Note on Licensing

A suitable Windows Server 2022 server license is also required for operation. The Device CAL only authorizes a device's access to the server. Depending on the services used, further licenses may be required, for example, for Remote Desktop Services, Exchange Server, SQL Server, or other Microsoft server products.

Conclusion

The Windows Server 2022 Device CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license devices instead of individual users. Especially for shared workstations, shift operations, or fixed workstation systems, this licensing model offers a simple and economical solution for accessing Windows Server 2022.