Active Directory Server - CAL Requirement

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Active Directory Server - CAL Requirement

Ahmad Farhat 0

Hello,

Does an Active Directory managing server require user/device CALs covering all users/devices in our organization? What are the server functionalities being accessed by AD for these resources which require a CAL?

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Marcin Policht 91,805 MVP Volunteer Moderator

Refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/328793/do-i-really-need-cal-license-do-active-direcory

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Ahmad Farhat 0 Reputation points

2025-03-04T13:57:56.3233333+00:00

Thank you Marcin! Is there a way to verify the answer in the thread you shared? The goal is to avoid any legal trouble with Microsoft by confirming that AD users do not need CALs.
Marcin Policht 91,805 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2025-03-04T17:45:22.8766667+00:00

The only way to truly verify this is to reach out to Microsoft directly - either via your account manager (if you have one) or Microsoft Sales

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/business-sales-and-support

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