Server/CAL License Model

Base license requirements for Exchange Server, some SQL Server installations, and many other server applications.

Server/CAL License Model

December 25, 2018

The most common license model for server-based applications; generally requires at least one server-side license per physical server and CALs (Client Access Licenses) for users or client devices.

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