Microsoft

Microsoft R18-04093 Windows Server 2012 Device CAL

Enhance Your Server Infrastructure with Robust LicensingThe Microsoft Windows Server CAL 2012 provides the necessary client access licenses to ensure your users and devices can legally and securely access Windows Server 2012. This 20 Device CAL pack is ideal for organizations that require flexibl...

Check availability
Affiliate Disclosure: Studio Supplies may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you. This helps support our editorial team.

Notice a mistake? Let Us Know

Overview

Enhance Your Server Infrastructure with Robust Licensing

The Microsoft Windows Server CAL 2012 provides the necessary client access licenses to ensure your users and devices can legally and securely access Windows Server 2012. This 20 Device CAL pack is ideal for organizations that require flexible access options and enhanced compliance.

Key Benefits:

  • Scalable Access: Provides licenses for up to 20 devices to access Windows Server 2012.
  • Enhanced Security: Ensures secure and compliant access to server resources.
  • On-Premises and Cloud: Supports deployments on-premises and in public cloud environments.
  • Cost-Effective: Offers a cost-effective solution for managing client access in your organization.

Detailed Specifications:

  • License Type: Client Access License (CAL)
  • Number of Devices: 20
  • Version: Windows Server 2012
  • Language: English
  • Format: MLP (Microsoft Licensing Program)

Key Features

Expanding existing technology and adding new features which can be deployed on-premises and in public cloud environments.

Captures Microsoft experience gained from building and operating public clouds to deliver a highly dynamic, available and cost-effective server platform for the private cloud.

Offers businesses and hosting providers a scalable, dynamic and multitenant-aware cloud infrastructure that securely connects across premises.

Allows IT to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently.

Specifications

Brand
Microsoft
Product Name
Windows Server 2012 Device CAL
License Type
Device CAL
Deployment Options
On-premises and Public Cloud Environments
Key Features
Highly dynamic, available, and cost-effective server platform; Scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud infrastructure
Benefit
Allows IT to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Expands existing technology with new features, enhancing the capabilities of your server environment.
  • Offers the ability to be deployed both on-premises and in public cloud environments, providing deployment flexibility.
  • Leverages Microsoft's experience in building and operating public clouds to deliver a highly dynamic and cost-effective private cloud platform.
  • Provides a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud infrastructure that securely connects across premises.
  • Allows IT departments to respond to business needs more quickly and efficiently due to improved infrastructure.

👎 Cons

  • The "Device CAL" license type means that a separate CAL is required for each device accessing the server, potentially increasing costs for many devices.
  • Requires a clear understanding of Microsoft licensing models to ensure compliance and avoid over-licensing or under-licensing.
  • The software is for Windows Server 2012, which is an older version and may have limited long-term support compared to current server operating systems.
  • Deployment and management of new features still require skilled IT personnel, which represents an operational cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Device CAL (Client Access License) authorizes a specific device to access the services and features of a Windows Server 2012 environment.
Yes, Windows Server 2012 features, as described, can be deployed both on-premises and in public cloud environments, offering deployment flexibility.
Windows Server 2012 is designed to deliver a highly dynamic, available, and cost-effective server platform for the private cloud, drawing on Microsoft's cloud experience.
This is specifically a "Device CAL," meaning the license is associated with a device that connects to the server, rather than an individual user.
It helps IT departments respond to business needs faster and more efficiently by providing a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware cloud infrastructure.