Microsoft Windows Server 2025 - 5 User CALs License five users with User Client Access Licenses (CALs), granting users the right to access Windows Server. A CAL allows a user 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.
