Microsoft 100 Device CALs
Microsoft 100 Device CALs provide essential access rights for Windows Server, enabling your business devices to connect and utilize server resources securely and compliantly.
- Device Licensing: Grants access for a specific device to connect to Windows Server, regardless of the user.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your organization meets Microsoft's licensing requirements for server access.
- Feature Unlock: Enables full functionality of Windows Server features for licensed devices.
- Scalable Capacity: Provides access rights for up to 100 devices connecting to your Windows Server environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft 100 Device CALs are licensing entitlements that grant specific devices the right to access and use Windows Server services. This license type is crucial for organizations that need to manage server access based on the number of devices rather than individual users, ensuring all hardware connecting to the network can do so legally and efficiently.
These CALs are designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly those with shared workstations or a high device-to-user ratio. They fit into any IT environment running Windows Server, providing a clear and manageable way to license device-based connectivity and ensure operational continuity.
- Device-Centric Licensing: Assigns access rights to individual devices, ideal for shared or pooled hardware.
- Windows Server Access: Enables licensed devices to connect to and utilize Windows Server functionalities.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for server connectivity.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers a predictable licensing model for environments where device count is the primary metric.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures all authorized devices can reliably access necessary server resources.
Ensure your business devices are properly licensed for Windows Server access with Microsoft 100 Device CALs, providing a clear path to compliance and operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Device-Based Server Access
Enable teams to grant specific devices the right to connect to Windows Server, regardless of the number of users accessing that device. This streamlines access management for shared workstations and ensures all hardware can utilize server resources.
on-premises servers, hybrid cloud environments, Windows Server infrastructure, managed device fleets
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms by purchasing the exact number of Device CALs required for your hardware. This prevents potential audits, fines, and service interruptions due to licensing non-compliance.
regulated industries, IT asset management, software license audits, corporate governance
Support Shared Workstation Environments
Automate the process of licensing for environments where multiple users share a single workstation, such as in manufacturing floors, call centers, or educational labs. Each device receives its own access entitlement.
shift work environments, public access terminals, educational institutions, shared office spaces
Key Features
Device-Specific Licensing
Grants access rights to individual devices, simplifying management in environments with shared hardware or a high device-to-user ratio.
Windows Server Functionality
Unlocks the full suite of features and services available on Windows Server for licensed devices, enhancing productivity.
Subscription Billing
Provides a predictable, recurring cost model for licensing, making budgeting easier and ensuring continuous access.
Compliance Assurance
Helps organizations meet Microsoft's licensing requirements, mitigating the risk of audits and penalties.
Scalable Capacity
Allows businesses to purchase access rights for a specific number of devices, easily scaling as their hardware needs evolve.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing environments often utilize shared workstations on factory floors or in warehouses, making Device CALs ideal for licensing these devices to access production management or inventory systems running on Windows Server.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses frequently use shared terminals for point-of-sale systems, inventory tracking, or customer service, where Device CALs efficiently license each terminal for server access.
Education & Research
Educational institutions commonly deploy computer labs or shared workstations for students and staff, requiring Device CALs to license each machine for access to campus servers and resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare facilities may use shared workstations in patient areas, labs, or administrative offices, necessitating Device CALs to ensure compliant access to electronic health records and other critical server-based systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Device CAL?
A Device Client Access License (CAL) grants a specific device the right to access Windows Server services. This is distinct from a User CAL, which grants access to a specific user.
When should I use Device CALs instead of User CALs?
Device CALs are typically more cost-effective when multiple users share a single device, or when the number of devices connecting to the server is less than the number of users.
Does this license include the Windows Server operating system itself?
No, a Device CAL is a license to access Windows Server. It does not include the Windows Server operating system software. You must have a separate license for the server operating system.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.