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 |
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 additive CAL.
For more information regarding the Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop User CAL License, contact us at
(800) 318-1439
support@mychoicesoftware.com.