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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.

Choose your edition:

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.

User CAL

You will receive an email with your license and download link.
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MFR #

  • Open Business Licensing.
  • Includes 1 User CAL.
  • Order before 4:00 pm PT M-F to receive within 1-2 business days.

Device CAL

You will receive an email with your license and download link.
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MFR #

  • Open Business Licensing.
  • Includes 1 Device CAL.
  • Order before 4:00 pm PT M-F to receive within 1-2 business days.

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 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

* 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.

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
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 User CALs
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.

User CAL

You will receive an email with your license and download link.
_____

MFR #

  • Open Business Licensing.
  • Includes 1 User CAL.
  • Order before 4:00 pm PT M-F to receive within 1-2 business days.

Device CAL

You will receive an email with your license and download link.
_____

MFR #

  • Open Business Licensing.
  • Includes 1 Device CAL.
  • Order before 4:00 pm PT M-F to receive within 1-2 business days.

Contact us

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 product variations are available at My Choice Software.
Contact us to find out which version will work best for you.

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