tendouser Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Can anybody correct me if I´m wrong please!! If I get Windows Server 2008 license I get 5 Client Access Linceses. This CALs are just to get access to the services in the server but I need to have all client computers with their own operative system?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes. Six computers, six operating systems. The Server license is just about making sure you're paying enough for the amount of usage you're getting out of the server: wouldn't be fair to pay for 5 CALs if you use the server in a company with hundreds of users, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tendouser Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 and this CALs have to be installed in the server or in each computer?? I am new to windows server! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requinix Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) CALs apply to the server. You don't actually "install" the CALs anywhere - it's an honor system. Should anyone come knocking, the receipt and keys are the proof that you're licensed. The exception is (apparently) with Remote Desktop Services, where the installation process does care about licensing and will prompt you for CAL keys. Installing Server 2008 User CALS How to install/manage User-CAL licences on Windows 2008 server? Install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses Edited October 16, 2013 by requinix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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