32 questions with Windows Server Licensing tags

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Do I need a CAL for every user who authenticates through AD?

hi, I have 100 users who do not access windows servers but their account is in AD. They are all on mac. When they access different non-Microsoft platforms, they authenticate through AD, meaning that they authenticate with the external platform that in…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-07-03T10:03:06.7233333+00:00
Callens, Jeroen 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Using RDS CAL License on Multiple Servers

I have 200 RDS CALs and I want to install them in my data center (DC) and disaster recovery (DR) setup. Is it possible to use the same RDS CAL license for 2 servers in the DC and 1 server in the DR? If not, how can I install the licenses across both DC…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,363 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-07-02T05:26:50.3633333+00:00
Akshay B 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-02T09:07:28.5266667+00:00
Jing Zhou 4,670 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Is is possible to deactivate Windows Server 2022 from one machine and activate it in another one?

Greetings, We have purchases a Windows Server Standard 2022 license and we need to move it from one machine to another. Is it possible to deactivate it from machine A and then activate it in machine B? Basically moving the product key from Machine A to…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-06-24T14:35:51.98+00:00
Erdit Boci 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Built-in OverUsed Windows Server 2016 RDS Per user CAL licenses appearing after in place upgrade to Windows Server 2022 on Remote Desktop Licensing Manager

Hi all Due to a project requirement I carried out an in place upgrade on our Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Licensing Manager server to Windows Server 2022 I then installed some "Windows Server 2022 - Installed RDS per user CAL" licenses…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,363 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-06-18T08:20:08.01+00:00
Shaun Wood 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-20T08:35:05.09+00:00
Shaun Wood 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Fixing Activation issue in windows 2003 server

Our Substation has a SAS(Substation Automation System) system whose servers run on windows server 2003. Recently we replaced a defective keyboard of one of servers and now windows server is asking for activation. I tried for over the phone activation…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-06-12T12:31:16.7166667+00:00
Mahmoodun Nabi Nayeem 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-12T15:45:38.4333333+00:00
Wesley Li-MSFT 4,391 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Minimum license required for our system ??

We are planning to invest in a new server system with 3 physical servers, each with 2 CPUs and 32 cores per CPU. All 3 physical servers will be running a cluster to virtualize 10 other servers. Our vendor is suggesting that we need 48 licenses of 16-core…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-06-03T03:47:27.45+00:00
Trí Lê Minh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to make single line items from costdetails meter category Virtual Machines and Virtual machines licenses

In Cost details report the Meter category has values Virtual machines and Virtual machines licenses how two make them single line item type

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,464 questions
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
2,279 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-27T17:57:01.39+00:00
Jagaari Hemanth 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-29T03:42:30.2333333+00:00
v-vvellanki-MSFT 4,915 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Do i really need CAL licenses to have Active Directory?

Do we need to purchase user/device CALs for those users/devices that will be managed by Windows Server? In other words, do we need to purchase both the Microsoft Server core license + the user/device CALs license? I have googled around saying that it is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,136 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-14T10:33:02.0666667+00:00
Eva Cheong 46 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-23T06:11:46.13+00:00
Eva Cheong 46 Reputation points
3 answers

How can I fix the error "server did not finish checking the license compliance" on Windows Server 2012 R2?

After moving my Domain Controller to a Synology NAS, I tested it and all roles seem to be working fine. However, one of my servers running old Windows Server 2012 R2 is giving me an error: "server did not finish checking the license compliance. if…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,563 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,425 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,563 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-16T18:28:15.18+00:00
Ruben Aguiar 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-22T12:54:35.0733333+00:00
Ruben Aguiar 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Client Access License (CAL) requirements for hosting a web application for internal use/access on a Windows Server

I am writing to inquire about the Client Access License (CAL) requirements for hosting a web application for internal use/access on a Windows Server. Our organization is planning to self-host a web application for internal use on our local area network…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-22T06:35:10.8133333+00:00
Roody 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Enable Hybrid Benefit for Linux VM

Hi All, Greetings of the Day! We wanted to deploy a Linux VM in Azure and avail Azure hybrid Benefit for the Linux VM as we have on-prem licenses. how do we avail this feature while creating the VM is there a feature to enable. After Deploying the…

Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Linux: A family of open-source Unix-like operating systems.
45 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
54 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-08T10:31:48.69+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-13T12:45:41.8333333+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
1 answer

hoe kan ik het probleem oplossen livekernelevent hardware probleem zodat windows niet goed functioneerd zegt ie

LiveKernelEvent Code: 144 Parameter 1: 3003 Parameter 2: ffff988e8d4875b0 Parameter 3: 40010000 Parameter 4: 0 Versie besturingssysteem: 10_0_19045 Servicepack: 0_0 Product: 256_1 Versie van…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,052 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,570 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,444 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,266 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-07T15:01:00.13+00:00
Stefan Van der bruggen 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-07T15:48:24.75+00:00
Wesley Li 6,115 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I use Windows Server per-VM Licensing for Server 2022 standard vm's on a VMware Cluster?

Can I use Windows Server per-VM Licensing for Server 2022 standard vm's on a VMware Cluster? Customer has a 6 node VxRail system 6x 2 Sockets with 16 Cores per Socket System is now covered with a Server 2019 Datacenter lic for every node. Customer…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,994 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-05-02T09:10:38.22+00:00
Peter de Zeeuw 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-02T10:16:24.1933333+00:00
Ravisankar K P 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it compliant to use Windows Server 2019 user CALs with Windows Server 2022?

Hello! In my company we user Windows Server 2022 with a CAL 2022 per employee. Now, I would like to add in my network a Windows Server 2019. Is it compliant with the Windows server Licensing to have both, Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2019, with…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-04-29T14:55:42.6133333+00:00
Tom Gauth 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-30T16:47:35.38+00:00
Tom Gauth 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 11 HELPMSG 2182

Hello, I also encountered such a problem with my newly purchased computer. Jacen Wang Microsoft Agent | The moderator referred me here. I look forward to your help on the subject. Greetings.. help please

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-04-08T17:17:41.59+00:00
Volkan Haciyakupoglu 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-26T14:37:11.6033333+00:00
Wesley Li 6,115 Reputation points
1 answer

RDS licensing

Hi. I have a question about RDS licensing. One of my customers has a Windows Server in Azure, where they want to connect via RDP. All users have free Entra ID accounts. They have a couple of computers where multiple people work. The best solution for…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-04-18T08:02:49.9433333+00:00
Krystian Mikołajewicz 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-18T13:11:43.2933333+00:00
vipullag-MSFT 25,606 Reputation points
0 answers

Widnows Server 2019/2022 Remote desktop service issue/question

Hi, I have purchased 30 Remote desktop License (User License) for Windows Server 2019/2022. I have two Windows Servers 2019/2022 and the users want to connect per RDP on that two servers. I dont want to install on the both above server the License. I am…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,563 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,363 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-04-16T10:01:11.9866667+00:00
PerserPolis-1732 1,516 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Cal license

In our current environment i have a active directory PDC (primary domain controller) in azure cloud .ADC(additional domain controller) in on premises. For a user in an additional domain controller, do I need to purchase a CAL license?

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,994 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
54 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-04-11T06:40:50.1933333+00:00
KUMARAVEL.S 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-11T07:01:04.3666667+00:00
Jing Zhou 4,670 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Microsoft licensing on top VMWare ESXi

Hi All, I currently have an HP server installed with VMware ESXi. On top of ESXi, I have 6 Windows Server 2019 VMs installed and operational. However, I’m being charged monthly for 66 cores, and I’m unsure if this is the correct licensing arrangement. I…

Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-03-24T23:38:32.08+00:00
Eldad C 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-03-25T06:26:16.7433333+00:00
Sedat SALMAN 13,265 Reputation points
3 answers

SQL on Virtual Machine with Self-Install SQL server in Azure

We have deployed a Windows Server 2016 virtual machine in Azure. We now need to install SQL Server Standard edition on it. During the installation process, we are prompted to enter a key to proceed. We want to convey that we will be using a PAYG SQL…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,185 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,508 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
32 questions
asked 2024-03-12T05:17:36.9566667+00:00
sid 101 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-03-18T23:01:29.8566667+00:00
Greg Low 1,670 Reputation points Microsoft Regional Director