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Windows Server 2016 CALs
CALs are required by Microsoft licensing for all users or devices that access Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter.
License for a single user or device
These products are open licenses for Device or User CALs for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (sold separately). A User CAL permits the use of the software for a single user, while a Device CAL permits the use of the software on a single device.
Cloud-compatible operating system
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Windows Server 2016 is a cloud-compatible
operating system that supports all current workloads while introducing new technologies that
make transitioning to cloud computing much easier.
New layers of security
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The system brings great new layers of security to the
table and possesses Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that can
transform the way you do business.
Windows Server 2016 licensing model
Each user and device accessing a licensed Windows Server Standard, Datacenter or
Multipoint edition require a Windows Server CAL, or a Windows Server and a Remote Desktop Services
(RDS) CAL.
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The
Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs).
- A
Windows Server CAL allows access to any edition of Windows Server of the same or earlier
version.
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Each Window Server CAL provides access to multiple licenses of Windows Server.
The
Windows Server 2016 licensing model includes both Cores + Client Access Licenses (CALs).
Product information
After the General Availability of Windows Server 2016, the business model for
Standard and Datacenter editions will transition from processor-based to core-based
licensing.
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| Editions | Licensing model |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Datacenter | Core-based |
| Windows Server 2016 Standard | Core-based |
| Windows Server 2016 Essentials | Processor-based |
| Windows Server 2016 MultiPoint Premium Server | Processor-based |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 | Processor-based |
| Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 | NA |
| Editions | CAL requirements* | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Datacenter | Windows Server CAL | |
| Windows Server 2016 Standard | Windows Server CAL | |
| Windows Server 2016 Essentials | No CAL required | |
| Windows Server 2016 MultiPoint Premium Server | Windows Server CAL+ Remote Desktop Services CAL | |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 | No CAL required | |
| Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 | NA | |
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* Some additional or advanced functionality such as Remote Desktop Services or Active Directory Rights Management Services will continue to require the purchase of an additional CAL. |
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| Editions | Licensing model | CAL requirements* |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Datacenter | Core-based | Windows Server CAL |
| Windows Server 2016 Standard | Core-based | Windows Server CAL |
| Windows Server 2016 Essentials | Processor-based | No CAL required |
| Windows Server 2016 MultiPoint Premium Server | Processor-based | Windows Server CAL+ Remote Desktop Services CAL |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 | Processor-based | No CAL required |
| Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016 | NA | NA |
* Some additional or advanced functionality such as Remote Desktop Services or Active Directory Rights Management Services will continue to require the purchase of an additional CAL.
Product Specifications (Per CAL)
Variant-specific details are highlighted by color
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDES |
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| INSTALLATION METHOD | Digital Download |
| ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME | 5 - 7 Business Days |
| USERS SUPPORTED | 1 Local User 1 Local Device |
| DEVICES SUPPORTED | 1 Concurrent Local Connection per User License, Unlimited Non-Concurrent Devices per User License 1 Installation per Device License |
| INSTALLATIONS SUPPORTED | Unlimited Connecting Device Installations per User License |
| LICENSE TYPE | Perpetual |
| LICENSE TERM | Indefinite |
| LICENSED USE | Licensed for Home and Commercial Use |
| BRAND | Microsoft |
| MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER | |
| GTIN | 695087062517 |
| CALS INCLUDED | 1 User CAL 1 Device CAL |
| OPERATING SYSTEMS SUPPORTED | Windows Server 2016 |
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Leverage your existing investment in Windows Server
Rather than paying the full price for a new Windows Server virtual machine, you will pay
only the base to compute rate.
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When you are ready to transition workloads to the public cloud, you can leverage your existing investment in Windows Server. The Azure Hybrid Use Benefit lets you bring your on-premises Windows Server license with Software Assurance to Azure. Find more details at www.azure.com.
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Contact us to find out which version will work best for you.
