Client Access License (CAL) definitions for Windows Server
Windows Server (Standard & Enterprise Editions) and Small Business Server (Standard & Premium Editions) require Client Access Licenses (CAL) for each device accessing the network. CALs are only valid for the correct corresponding Operating System (OS). A factory pre-installed OS purchased with the server includes the first 5 CALs free. Additional CALs purchased here will be shipped with the server.
Client Access Licensing Requirements
Every user or device that accesses or uses the Windows Server software requires the purchase of a Windows Server Client Access License (Windows Server CAL) except under following circumstances:
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Device-based or User-based Windows Client Access Licenses
There are two types of Windows Client Access Licenses from which to choose: device-based or user-based, also known as Windows Device CALs or Windows User CALs. This means you can choose to acquire a Windows CAL for every device (used by any user) accessing your servers, or you can choose to acquire a Windows CAL for every named user accessing your servers (from any device). The option to choose between the two types of Windows CALs offers you the flexibility to use the licensing that best suits the needs of your organization. For example:
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