The Core User CAL Suite is a set of four user client access licenses (CALs) and two user client management licenses (MLs). Together they provide user licensing for key Microsoft server technologies.

A user CAL authorizes a user to access a server from any device (for example, when an employee accesses the server from a computer at work and another at home). A user client ML licenses the management of any number of OSEs, as long as only one user has access to them. If more than one user has access to a certain OSE or set of OSEs, an ML is necessary for each user. See below for details on the CALs and client MLs included with this product.

Benefits for Organisations

You can request this suite to user workstation licensing for six popular server products. You'll also obtain the rights to download and install management server software for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and System Center Endpoint Protection.

CALs

One Core User CAL Suite contains one of each of the following CALs.

• Windows Server User CAL provides access to Windows Server.
• Exchange Server User CAL – Standard provides access to Exchange Server.
• SharePoint Server User CAL – Standard provides access to SharePoint Server.
• Skype for Business Server User CAL – Standard supports the instant messaging, presence, and PC-to-PC audio and video communications capabilities of Skype for Business Server.

Note: The Exchange Server Enterprise CAL and SharePoint Server Enterprise CAL are not included in the Core CAL Suite.

Microsoft Endpoint and System Center Client MLs

One Core User CAL Suite contains one of each of the following user client MLs.

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager User Client ML allows management by Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
• System Center Endpoint Protection User Client ML allows protection by System Center Endpoint Protection.

The right to run management server software is included with System Center client MLs. If you request this product, you can download and install the management server software listed above. The software includes a runtime version of SQL Server Technology (SQL Server Standard Edition) to support System Center. No additional licenses are needed for management servers or SQL Server technology.

For more information, see TechSoup's Guide to System Center Products and Licensing.

License Information

CALs do not require media, license keys, or setup codes.

CALs offered through Connecting Up and TechSoup New Zealand are always for the currently offered version of the server software. However, these licenses can also be used with earlier versions of the server software.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

Obtaining the Server Software

To receive discounted Microsoft products with Software Assurance, you'll need to accept and electronically sign a Volume Licensing Agreement. After you place your request, you'll receive an email from Microsoft eAgreements with a link to the Volume Licensing Agreement. Your request won't be approved until you've signed the agreement.

When your request has been approved, Connecting Up or TechSoup New Zealand will send a message to your organisation email address with further instructions.

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