Microsoft Licence Program Select Plus Academic (EDU) - Core CAL

Core CAL

The Core CAL contains CALs for:

• Windows Server CAL
• Exchange Server Standard CAL
• SharePoint Server Standard CAL
• Skype for Business Server Standard CAL
• System Center Config Manager CAL
• System Center Endpoint Protection

A new client access license (CAL) suite is now available through volume licensing—the Core CAL. The Core CAL includes CALs for Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Systems Management Server, and Microsoft SharePoint Server. The Core CAL offers a convenient way to license basic server components across desktop computers. In addition, it reduces the overall complexity of managing CALs for server software for IT professionals.

Whether through an Enterprise Agreement or any other volume licensing agreement, customers buying the Core CAL always buy it with Software Assurance. This way, clients are appropriately licensed regardless of the software version deployed.

Microsoft SQL Server CALs will continue to be available as an individual CAL through Open Licensing, Select Licensing, or as an additional product in Enterprise Agreements.