Do I need a core license or CAL for Windows Server 2022 for development?

Question

Normally, a Windows Server license should require a core license and a CAL.

On the other hand, We want to build a Windows Server 2022 host machine that will be used only for development.

And we are considering building virtual machines with Hyper-V.

If I have a Visual Studio subscription, I can get a product key, but do I need to consider core licenses and CALs?

Answer 1

A Windows Server CAL is a license that grants access Windows Server. CALs are used in conjunction with Microsoft Windows Server OS licenses to allow Users and/or Devices to access and utilize the services of that windows server

• User CALs allow a single user access to Windows Server from an unlimited number of devices
• Device CALs allow an unlimited number of users to access Windows Server from a single device
• CALs are licensed to access servers of the same level and below. (not forward compatible)

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