EC license

Question

I am using this Windows Server 2022 standard hosting a website, this website use XAMPP and My SQL as backend. Only one person using administration remote access as management. Do I need purchase EC license ? or what CALs license do I need

Answer 1

Hello Jack Lin3,

thank you for posting on the Microsoft Community Forums.

For Windows Server 2022, you'll typically need to consider Client Access Licenses (CALs) when there are users or devices accessing the server. In your case:

1. Windows Server CALs: Since you have only one person using remote access for management, you may only need a single User CAL. This CAL allows a specific user to access the server from any device.
2. Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CALs: If the administrator is using Remote Desktop to access the server, you'll need an RDS CAL. Again, if it's just one person, a single User RDS CAL might suffice.
3. External Connector (EC) License: An EC license is typically required if you have external users (non-employees) accessing your server, such as through a public website. Since you mentioned only one person using it for administrative purposes and not external users, you likely do not need an EC license.

In summary, you would need:

• 1 Windows Server User CAL.
• 1 RDS User CAL if the admin uses Remote Desktop.

However, licensing can be complex and the precise requirements can depend on your specific setup and use cases. It's always a good idea to confirm with Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft reseller to ensure you are fully compliant with licensing terms.

Hope it helps.

Best regards,

Lei