Microsoft has also introduced improvements to the Per Processor License model, which applies generally to Microsoft eBusiness server products. These changes will be particularly beneficial to those customers who utilize hardware partitioning, software partitioning or software emulation, or who install and run multiple instances of a server application on a server. These improvements are as follows:. This is part of an ongoing effort to make licensing more consistent, predictable, and flexible.
The new options will be particularly beneficial to those who seek user-based licensing, who would like to provide server access to their end-customers or partners, or who run solutions that leverage multiple Microsoft server products. If you prefer the current model, Device CALs will still be a licensing option.
You should make this decision based on your own business needs. For example, a company whose executives and sales people access Microsoft Windows Server from multiple devices e. In comparison, a company whose employees share devices e. External Connector for External Users The External Connector license is designed to provide you with a manageable and cost-effective way to allow your business partners and end-customers access to your licensed server software.
For many, the External Connector license will be a simplified solution because it eliminates the need to count and purchase individual CALs for each business partner or end-customer accessing the licensed server software.
External Connector licenses cannot be used for hosting. For example, a company that allows both suppliers and their end-customers to access its servers may have difficulty counting and tracking individual CALs for these users. Microsoft realizes that the removal of the OS Equivalency provision for Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Services will affect some customers and is committed to ensuring that existing Microsoft customers who would like to take advantage of Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Services features have a cost-effective way of doing so.
As a result, we have developed a transition plan to provide a cost effective means for existing Volume Licensing customers to migrate to Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Services CALs, upon product launch. This release of Microsoft Terminal Services software will provide more business value than previous releases and the additional functionality will provide customers with a better out-of-the-box solution. The following is a summary of some of the improvements that customers will be able to take advantage of:.
We received feedback from customers that the OS Equivalency provision was inconsistent with those qualities for the following reasons:. Transition Plan for OS Equivalency Removal in Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Services Microsoft realizes that the removal of the OS Equivalency provision will affect some customers and is committed to ensuring that existing Microsoft customers who would like to take advantage of Microsoft Windows Server Terminal Services features have a cost-effective way of doing so.
What are the different types of CALs? Does the organization have roaming employees who need to access the corporate network from several devices?
In this case, User CALs make the most economical and administrative sense. Does the organization have multiple users for one device, such as shift workers using a kiosk-style workstation? In this case, Device CALs make the most economical and administrative sense.
Windows Server CALs must be the same version as—or higher than—the server software they are accessing. If you are a reseller, now is a great time to check in with your clients to ensure their CAL needs are filled!
If you're a customer, now is a great time to check your server environments to ensure you're in compliance! We encourage you to share your comments on this post. Comments are moderated and will be reviewed and posted as promptly as possible during regular business hours To ensure your comment is published, be sure to follow the Community Guidelines. Resources Announcements Email us Feedback. Log In. New Article. Device CALs. Frequently Asked Questions.
CALs were not re-versioned when R2 shipped. CALs are sold separately, which gives you flexibility to purchase only what you need now—and add more when you need them. What is the difference between a server license and a CAL?
Why do I need both? You need a CAL as soon as users or devices access or use your server. Keep in mind that you don't need CALs for unauthenticated access through the Internet. Is each CAL tied to a specific user or device?
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