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Dear community,
I have acquired a 5 user cal license and I am trying to activate the license using the Remote Desktop licensing role that I installed (I don’t have a subscription), I am using an home lab for testing and training.
I am not planning to have productive service.
I managed to activate the server, but still I can’t pass the subscription wizard.
Please help.
Thanks on advance.
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Or do I need a server license for that e.g. "windows server standard 2022 64bit english 1pk 16 core
You'll need a Server 2022 Standard or DataCenter product key depending on what was installed in order to active. A windows user Cal would not work.
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We've no clue of part numbers here. If they're RDS Cals you'll need to get in touch with the vendor for the missing info.
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Hi DSPatrick,
I just wanted to ask if I can identify the product from the label in order to get understanding about what product it is and if a volume licensing agreement is required in order to use it.
Could you please help with clarifying this?
Windows server CAL 2022 English 1pk DSP OEI 5 Clt User CAL
Version 21H2.1
Label Part No: X18-45392
Build Date: 8-20-21
Made in Germany
Thanks.
I’ll verify this with the seller.
Seeing this thread, which helps understand a bit more:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/49183/what-are-the-differences-between-cal-of-windows-se.html
Still, I’m confused with the licensing “logic”.
Thanks,
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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I contacted the vendor and explained the situation.
The vendor told me that they “do not have license keys and I also do not need any keys”.
It seems that the vendor is not aware that there are multiple way to install and activate licenses, I tried to explain that I need the keys because I do not have a volume license.
Now I’m at a deadened due to the vendor lack of understanding of Microsoft licensing.
They direct me to Microsoft to ask for the keys, can you help me?
Microsoft do not have any phone hotline or similar.
Thanks
Thanks for checking.
I contacted the vendor and haven’t got a response yet.
I’ll keep you updated.
Many Thanks!
The thing is as follows, I don’t have a support plan, so I’m not moving forward.
I also do not look for support, just for license keys as I don’t have a volume license contract, I’m on a catch-22 scenario.
No moving forward for me, I just have 210€ worth paper that I can’t use nor I can return to the vendor.
Thanks