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Why are there two kinds of CALs (both with user or device options) being offered for Windows Essential Business Server?

April 26, 2017Business CALs device Essential offered Options server user Windows

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Why are there two kinds of CALs (both with user or device options) being offered for Windows Essential Business Server?

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A. This is a new licensing option that Microsoft has introduced in order to maximize licensing flexibility to better address our customers’ business needs. By offering both a “Standard” CAL and a “Premium” CAL, customers who are using Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium Edition have the option to purchase Windows Essential Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices for only those users or devices that are using the premium features, thus keeping the costs at a minimum and staying in compliance with the licensing terms. Having two kinds of CALs also allows Microsoft to keep the pricing for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 CAL Suite (the “Standard” CAL) as low as possible to provide customers with a cost-effective solution.