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Windows Server CAL Types

A server CAL (Client Access License) is a


required license that gives the right to access
services on a Windows Server. Windows
Server Standard and Datacenter editions
require Windows Server CALs for every user
or device accessing a server.
User CAL
Ideal for companies with employees who need
to have roaming access to the corporate
network using multiple devices, as well as from
unknown devices.

Microsoft Server CAL Call Guide


Which Windows Server 2012
edition is being purchased?

Datacenter Edition,
Standard Edition, or
Standard 4CPU/4VM
CALs are required

No CALs are required

Do you have employees who use either


one or multiple devices.
OR
Do you have employees who share a
single device?

Users with
multiple
devices
= USER CAL

Device CAL
Ideal for companies with multiple users for one
device, such as shift workers.

Essentials, Foundation
or Storage Editions

You will need a


CAL for each
user who will
access the server.
How many users
will access
the server?

Multiple users
sharing a
single device
= DEVICE CAL

You will need


a CAL for each
device that will
access the server.
How many
devices will access
the server?

Compute the number of User or Device


CALs required.

RDS CAL- Remote Desktop Services CAL


Ideal for companies with users who need to
access programs or the full desktop remotely.

User and device CALs can be bought in


packs: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100
You will need ___ CAL Packs. May I add that
to your order?

Add CALs to the transaction and proceed.

Windows Server SKU Table


Product

User/Device

Part
Number

Windows Server 2012 Client Access


Licenses (CALs)
Windows
Server 2012
CALs

1 User

10885287

5 User

10885288

1 Device

10885471

5 Device

10885286

Windows Server 2012 Remote


Desktop Services (RDS) CAL
Windows
Server 2012
RDS CALs

1 User

10898963

5 User

10898959

1 Device

10898962

5 Device

10898738

No CALs
required

N/A

Storage
Windows
Server 2012
Storage
Standard
(unlimited
connections)

CAL FAQ
1

Do Windows Server 2012 R2 CALs exist?


No. CALs are not re-versioned when an R2
version ships. Windows Server 2012 CALs are
the proper license for Windows Server 2012
R2 clients.

Are CALs included with my new


Windows Server?
No. CALs are sold separately.

Windows Server 2012 R2


- Standard Edition

Price*:
$882

(3) Packs of 5 Windows


Server 2012 CALs

Value of
CALS:
$xx* added
to the sale

A CAL is required when a user or device


accesses or uses the server software. If access is
through the Internet and is unauthenticated (as
at a public website), a CAL is not required.

Resources

Can I use a device CAL and a user CAL


to access the same server?

Is each CAL tied to a specific user or


device?

I have some extra CALs from an older


version that are not being used. Can I
apply these to servers running a newer
version?
No. CALs must be the same version asor a
more recent version ofthe server software
they are accessing.

Need to purchase a Windows Server 2012 CAL


for every user/device: 15 CALs

*Pricing shown is ERP. Specific CAL pricing varies, please check


appropriate price lists.

Yes. CALs must be assigned to specific users or


devices. If a user leaves the company or a
device is retired, the CAL can be reassigned.

A small office with 15 users buys a server installed


with Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard.

When do I need to acquire a CAL?

Yes. Device and user CALs, as well as Remote


Desktop Services device and user CALs, can be
used to access the same server.

CAL Reference Guide

What is the difference between a Server


license and a CAL? Why do I need both?
The Server license gives the license holder the
right to install and use the server software. The
CAL grants the right for a device or user to
access the server software. This offers license
affordability to organizations of all sizes.

Windows Server CAL


Quick Reference Guide

What CALs are needed for Remote


Desktop Services?
Remote Desktop Services requires a
Windows Server CAL and an RDS CAL for
each user/device.

Visit Microsoft OEM Partner Center for more


information about Windows server CALs
and licensing
http://www.microsoft.com/oem

Visit Microsoft OEM Training Zone for more


information about Windows server CALs
and licensing
http://www.microsoft.com/oem

Visit Microsoft Volume Licensing, About


Licensing for more detailed CAL information
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/aboutlicensing/client-access-license.aspx

Selling Client Access Licenses (CALs)


Best Practice for Sellers: CALs are most
commonly sold with Windows Server at the
point of purchase.
Simple tip on selling Windows Server CALS
Make selling CALs a standard part of every
Windows server transaction.

Why is it important
to you?

Why is it important
to your customers?

Increase your deal sizes


and boost your sales
revenues to help meet
your sales goals.

Ensures that all your


customers users and
devices are in full legal
compliance with
Microsoft licensing.

Business partners
benefit from an
enhanced customerseller relationship,
and reap the financial
rewards that come
from the deal.

How to activate RDS CALs


Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS
CALs) are the only CALs that require activation.
http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/cc771547.aspx

2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows,


Windows Server and other product names are or may be registered
trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Microsoft OEM Partner Center


www.microsoft.com/oem

Provides customers
with scalable pricing
and seller solutions.
Promotes good
customer relations.

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