LADP Windows Server 2019 CAL Require?

Question

Hi All,

I would like to confirm that for Windows Server Standard 2019, if I have some users only accessing the server for user authorization via LADP for an application and no other server resources will be used. Do I need to buy CAL for every of the user? Thank you for the advise.

Answer 1

@Jason Yan
Hi,
The general requirement is, any User or Device that accesses the server software, either directly or indirectly, requires a CAL.
But you don't need purchase CAL for each user/computer adding to AD and you only need appropriate amout of CALs for your users or devices to use Active Directory legally.
For your reference:
Client Access Licenses and Management Licenses
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/client-access-license

If you need a definite answer, you'd better find yourself a good Microsoft Reseller who is willing to do a complementary license audit. Usually they will do this with the notion that you will purchase any missing licenses through them to become compliant.
Hope above information can help you.

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