Microsoft Windows 11 and Office Licensing

Client Software and Licensing

• Microsoft's client operating system is Windows, and the current version is Windows 11.
• Windows 11 comes in several editions, with Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 Pro being the two generally used by businesses.
• Device licensing is used for client software, where a license must be assigned to each device on which the software is used.
• Windows 11 and Microsoft Office are licensed by device.

Microsoft Office

• The latest version of Microsoft Office is Office 2021.
• Office 2021 comes in two editions for businesses: Office Professional Plus and Office Standard.
• Office Professional Plus includes Access and other applications not included in Office Standard.
• Office 2021 is also licensed by device.

Server Software and Licensing

• The latest version of Microsoft's server operating system is Windows Server 2022.
• Windows Server 2022 is available in two main editions for businesses.
• Windows Server 2022 is a requirement before server applications can be installed.
• Examples of server applications include Exchange Server, SQL Server, and SharePoint Server.
• Hyper-V is included in Windows Server for server virtualization.

Server Virtualization

• Server virtualization allows multiple server applications to run on a single physical server, increasing efficiency.
• Hyper-V creates virtual servers, allowing multiple applications to run on a single physical host.

Windows Server 2022 Licensing

• Windows Server 2022 is licensed with a per-core and CAL (Client Access License) model.
• The per-core model requires a license for each physical core in the server, with a minimum of 16 core licenses in total for the server.
• The CAL model requires a license for each user or device accessing the server.### Windows Server 2022 Licensing
• Windows Server 2022 Standard and Data Center editions are licensed with a per-core model, requiring a minimum of 8 core licenses per processor and 16 core licenses per server.
• CALs (Client Access Licenses) are required for users or devices to access the server.

Virtualization

• Virtualization rights are product and edition specific.
• For Windows Server 2022, virtualization rights are included in the licensing model.
• Standard edition allows for 2 virtual machines per license, while Data Center edition allows for unlimited virtual machines.

Server Applications

• Microsoft Exchange Server is an email server application that manages enterprise-wide email and provides users with three ways to access their information (Outlook, web browser, and mobile device).
• Exchange Server is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are standard and Enterprise CALs available, depending on the functionality required.

Skype for Business Server

• Skype for Business Server is a server application that manages instant messaging, presence, web conferencing, and telephony.
• It is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are three types of CALs available: standard, Enterprise, and Plus, depending on the functionality required.

Microsoft SharePoint Server

• Microsoft SharePoint Server is a server application that manages content and business processes, helping people find and share information.
• It is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are standard and Enterprise CALs available, depending on the functionality required.

Microsoft SQL Server

• Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database that is an infrastructure component for some products, such as SharePoint Server.
• It is licensed with a server and CAL model, or a per-core model, depending on the edition.
• If using the per-core model, CALs are not required for users or devices.

Microsoft Management Tools

• Microsoft management tools are aimed at IT professionals and enable them to manage IT environments, including server infrastructure and client devices.
• The management tools are licensed with a client management license (CML) or server management license (SML) model, depending on the type of endpoint being managed.
• The rules for SMLs are similar to the Windows Server licensing model, requiring a minimum of 8 core licenses per processor and 16 core licenses per server.

Client Software and Licensing

• Microsoft's client operating system is Windows, with the current version being Windows 11.
• Windows 11 comes in several editions, including Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 Pro, which are commonly used by businesses.
• Client software is licensed by device, with a license required for each device using the software.
• Windows 11 and Microsoft Office are examples of software licensed by device.

Microsoft Office

• The latest version of Microsoft Office is Office 2021.
• Office 2021 comes in two editions for businesses: Office Professional Plus and Office Standard.
• Office Professional Plus includes Access and other applications not included in Office Standard.
• Office 2021 is also licensed by device.

Server Software and Licensing

• The latest version of Microsoft's server operating system is Windows Server 2022.
• Windows Server 2022 is available in two main editions for businesses.
• Windows Server 2022 must be installed before server applications can be installed.
• Examples of server applications include Exchange Server, SQL Server, and SharePoint Server.
• Hyper-V is included in Windows Server 2022 for server virtualization.

Server Virtualization

• Server virtualization allows multiple server applications to run on a single physical server, increasing efficiency.
• Hyper-V creates virtual servers, allowing multiple applications to run on a single physical host.

Windows Server 2022 Licensing

• Windows Server 2022 is licensed using a per-core and CAL (Client Access License) model.
• The per-core model requires a license for each physical core in the server, with a minimum of 16 core licenses in total.
• The CAL model requires a license for each user or device accessing the server.

Server Applications

• Microsoft Exchange Server is an email server application that manages enterprise-wide email and provides users with three ways to access their information.
• Exchange Server is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are standard and Enterprise CALs available, depending on the functionality required.
• Skype for Business Server is a server application that manages instant messaging, presence, web conferencing, and telephony.
• Skype for Business Server is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are three types of CALs available: standard, Enterprise, and Plus, depending on the functionality required.
• Microsoft SharePoint Server is a server application that manages content and business processes, helping people find and share information.
• SharePoint Server is licensed with a server and CAL model, requiring a license for every server and CALs for devices or users.
• There are standard and Enterprise CALs available, depending on the functionality required.
• Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database that is an infrastructure component for some products, such as SharePoint Server.
• SQL Server is licensed with a server and CAL model, or a per-core model, depending on the edition.
• If using the per-core model, CALs are not required for users or devices.

Virtualization

• Virtualization rights are product and edition specific.
• For Windows Server 2022, virtualization rights are included in the licensing model.
• Standard edition allows for 2 virtual machines per license, while Data Center edition allows for unlimited virtual machines.