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

mkns 1 Reputation point
2023-06-23T09:42:12.7366667+00:00

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?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Storage high availability | Virtualization and Hyper-V
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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-26T01:59:39.9333333+00:00

    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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