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Microsoft R18-02907 Windows Server 2008 CAL 5 Users
Microsoft R18-02907 Windows Server 2008 CAL 5 Users
Microsoft R18-02907 Windows Server 2008 CAL 5 Users
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Microsoft R18-02907 Windows Server 2008 CAL 5 Users

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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 User CAL 5-pack provides compliant network access licensing for up to five users.

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Overview

The Microsoft Windows Server 2008 CAL (Client Access License) 5-pack provides user-based access licenses that authorize up to five named users to connect to services running on a Windows Server 2008 installation. In Microsoft's licensing model, every user or device that accesses a Windows Server requires a corresponding CAL, making these licenses a compliance necessity rather than a feature-rich product. This particular pack uses user-based licensing, meaning each license is tied to an individual person who can then access the server from any number of devices — a practical choice for workers who switch between desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

It is important to understand the limitations of this product. These CALs are version-specific to Windows Server 2008 and cannot be used to access newer server editions. Furthermore, Windows Server 2008 reached its end of extended support in January 2020, meaning the platform itself no longer receives security updates through standard channels. Organizations purchasing these CALs are typically maintaining legacy systems that have not yet been migrated and need to remain compliant in the interim. For any new deployments, current-version CALs and server software should be considered instead.

Key Features

No Media

Provide a Secure Network Infrastructure

Advanced Virtualization Tools

Management Enhancements

License

Specifications

Publisher
Microsoft
Model
R18-02907
Product
Windows Server 2008 Client Access License
License Type
User CAL
Number of Licenses
5

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Covers five users in a single license purchase, simplifying procurement
  • User-based licensing allows each person to connect from multiple devices
  • Ensures compliance with Microsoft server access licensing requirements

👎 Cons

  • Only valid for Windows Server 2008, which reached end of life in January 2020
  • Cannot be applied to newer Windows Server versions like 2012, 2016, or 2019
  • This is a licensing product only and does not include any server software
  • No security updates are available for Windows Server 2008 without paid Extended Security Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

A CAL is a license that grants a user or device the legal right to access services running on a Windows Server. Without the appropriate number of CALs, your organization is not in compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms, even if access technically works.
This is a User CAL 5-pack. Each license is assigned to a specific user, allowing that user to access the server from any number of devices. This is ideal for employees who use multiple devices such as a desktop, laptop, and phone.
No. This product only includes the client access licenses. You must purchase and install Windows Server 2008 separately. The CALs authorize user connections to an existing server installation.
No. Windows Server 2008 CALs are version-specific and only cover access to Windows Server 2008. Accessing a newer server version like Windows Server 2012 or 2016 requires CALs matching that version or later.
Windows Server 2008 reached end of extended support in January 2020. While these CALs are still valid for licensing purposes, the underlying server OS no longer receives security updates unless you have purchased Extended Security Updates.

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