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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL -...

$49^.99

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL - Open License

MFR # R18-05123
Installs on one PC
Compatible with Windows
Open License
One-time purchase
Order before 5PM PT M-F to have your product delivered in 3-5 business days

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL -...

$8^.00

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL - Open Academic

MFR # R18-05123
Installs on one PC
Compatible with Windows
Open Academic License
One-time purchase
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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL -...

$34^.89

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL - Open Government

MFR # R18-05167
Installs on one PC
Compatible with Windows
Open Government License
One-time purchase
Order before 5PM PT M-F to have your product delivered in 3-5 business days

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single Device CAL...

$31^.00

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single Device CAL - Open Government

MFR # R18-05167
Installs on one PC
Compatible with Windows
Open Government License
One-time purchase
Order before 5PM PT M-F to have your product delivered in 3-5 business days

User CALs

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User CAL - Open License

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is designed for physical or minimally virtualized environments.

License for a single user

This product is an open license for a Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Single User Cal for Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (sold separately) that permits the use of the software for a single user.

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.
Each Window Server CAL provides access to multiple licenses of Windows Server.

Product information

After the General Availability of Windows Server 2016, the business model for Standard and Datacenter editions will transition from processor-based to corebased 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.

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.