Microsoft Windows Server 2025 - 5 Device CALs License five devices with device Client Access Licenses (CALs), granting devices the right to access Windows Server. Multiple users receive permission to access Windows Server locally through your licensed device. A CAL allows a device to utilize server resources, such as file sharing, printing, and other network services. Important to note: A separate Windows Server license is required. This CAL does not include the server operating system itself. For a deeper understanding of CALs and pricing, please refer to our Windows Server CAL Guide. Key Windows Server 2025 Features: Hybrid: Adapt quickly across hybrid, cloud and on-premise. Easier to connect to Azure Arc to bridge on-premises and cloud-based servers. Deliver Azure capabilities to your on-premises servers. Security: Hardware and software-level security to deter cyberattacks; next-generation Active Directory that improves security and scalability. Enable a tailored security baseline and configure drift protection from the start. Modern, future-ready platform: Windows Server 2025 is now easier to upgrade and scale, with better-than-ever app compatibility. Windows Server 2025 desktop brings a consistent client and server UI experience, plus conveniences like WiFi and Bluetooth. Performance: Faster and easier networking and storage; live hotpatching for reduced downtime; GPU partitioning for inferencing at the edge. Improvements in flash-based storage make Windows Server an even better platform for SQL Server.
