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Clarification on Azure Virtual Machine Pricing and Windows Licensing

Hello Community, I'm trying to understand how Azure virtual machine pricing works, particularly regarding Windows licensing. I noticed that when I select different VM sizes in the Azure pricing calculator, the cost for the Windows license seems to vary.…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
637 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,132 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,130 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-26T08:27:05.8433333+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh 150 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-26T09:15:46.58+00:00
Anveshreddy Nimmala 2,305 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Azure Windows DC Server VM License Activation issue | slmgr Access Denied

We are having an issue activating OS licenses with some Win DC Server VMs deployed in Azure with default Licensing (Not AHB) in my Org. Other VMs in the same network run "slmgr /ato" without issues, and we have confirmed that the problem VMs…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,749 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,130 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-22T13:43:17.5766667+00:00
Shiva Prasad Udari 85 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-24T04:33:05.78+00:00
vipullag-MSFT 24,121 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

Remote desktop license

hello we have a company with 50users, we want them to migrate them to virtual machines with windows 10 Pro or enterprise. the VMs will run under a cluster with 3 hosts (VMware) the local reseller suggests to install win10Pro key and then to have a…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-23T17:42:32.4033333+00:00
Maria G. Tsakiri 0 Reputation points
2 answers

AVD License working as contractor to client

I am an employee of my company, my company has given been windows 10 laptop with corportate license. I am now working for another company as contractor from my company. inorder to connect to thier company avd should have have separate VDA license or…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,363 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-23T04:36:25.7+00:00
sk 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-23T17:02:20.6133333+00:00
KarishmaTiwari-MSFT 18,447 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Editions available with Microsoft A3

Dear All, I've got some questions about the included Windows Editions in a Microsoft A3 license. Windows 10/11 Education/Enterprise is clearly named on the Microsoft websites, so there is no problem. What I like to know is, if the A3 license contains…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,621 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,173 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:00:28.23+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-23T12:23:44.16+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access. what is this and where can i find him

What kind of Agreement , where can i find agreement

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:44:42.2733333+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 5 Reputation points
1 answer

our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access.

This error shown at Office 365 Admin panel. "our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access." when i go with Microsoft office 365 Admin console i cant find…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:42:03.4633333+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 5 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-23T11:42:54.3766667+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Transfer SQL server license

Hi, I have installed SQL 2022 (elv vesrion) on a new server. I'm planning to decommission the old server. Before I do that, I need to transfer the license. So, SQL 2019 to SQL 20220 STD What is the best way I can have this done? Thanks in…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,718 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-22T04:26:53.8533333+00:00
Alvish Chand 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-22T06:11:23.3533333+00:00
Olaf Helper 40,816 Reputation points
4 answers

Win10 Pro OEM_DM to Win11 pro Activation Fail

I received a Windows 10 Pro OEM_DM Channel system that I upgraded to Windows 11 Pro and now my Windows will not activate. I downloaded the Windows 11 23h2 ISO from the website and created a PXE image with MDT and WDS. Once the install was completed and…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,621 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
829 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,173 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-17T11:53:27.52+00:00
Samantha 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-19T15:37:13.24+00:00
Wesley Li 4,815 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I use the fonts provided on windows for commercial use?

Hi, I'm interested in using Berlin Sans FB and Candara font on my printed books. It is not confirmed for sale yet, but I want to make sure if it is legal to use the font for the books that will be sold.

Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft Q&A
Use this tag to share suggestions, feature requests, and bugs with the Microsoft Q&A team. The Microsoft Q&A team will evaluate your feedback on a regular basis and provide updates along the way.
570 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-17T18:58:21.66+00:00
Ni 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-17T21:26:51.66+00:00
Darrell Gorter 1,296 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I use Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade License on another PC

Hello, I purchased a non-OEM Windows 7 Home Premium license in 2013, which I have been using on my main computer since then. I have since upgraded to Windows 10 Home using the same license. At the time, I also bought an upgrade license from Windows 7…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-12T10:36:04.81+00:00
BenDu 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-12T12:39:21.9833333+00:00
glebgreenspan 1,215 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Activaiton via E5 license - PC is showing an OEM license key

We have a Windows 11 Pro image I have deployed using MDT about a hundred times with no issues. Once a user logs in Windows 11 will activate and become Windows 11 Enterprise. However we have one older Dell laptop that has a Xeon processor that we imaged.…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-11T16:23:45.6266667+00:00
Mark Ware 10 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Cal license

In our current environment i have a active directory PDC (primary domain controller) in azure cloud .ADC(additional domain controller) in on premises. For a user in an additional domain controller, do I need to purchase a CAL license?

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,749 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,130 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
18 questions
asked 2024-04-11T06:40:50.1933333+00:00
KUMARAVEL.S 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-11T07:01:04.3666667+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,085 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Cannot login and get error when trying to connect to MSCommerce PowerShell

I have a feeling I'm not the first person with this error, yet I cannot seem to find an answer and Microsoft Support have just fobbed me off. I am trying to check our Self-Service Options for M365 and when trying to login to the MSCommerce powershell…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
3,793 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,059 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-05T07:43:10.7966667+00:00
SteveH-8889 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-10T12:22:18.74+00:00
SteveH-8889 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best practices for offerting O365 licenses to customers

Hi I am sorry if this question sounds stupid or redundant. I am a very, very new independent system admin and i know many things, but mainly managing and updating/upgrading existing systems. Recently, i got a question from a customer to make a…

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,476 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-03-26T20:50:02.6733333+00:00
Mike Jonckheere 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-09T11:31:48.0333333+00:00
Mike Jonckheere 20 Reputation points
0 answers

How to split RDS CALLs

Hello, our customer bought RDS 25 CALL for WS 2022 RDS. Nothing is implemented or activated yet. It is posibble to have/make two package CALL... 1 package for 10 CALLs 1 package for 14 CALLs BR, Sebastijan B.

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-04-08T09:27:23.4633333+00:00
Sebastijan Blagus 0 Reputation points
2 answers

force to: "confirm I have an eligible Windows 10/11 license with multi-tenant hosting rights." when creating Windows 11 VM

Hi, I'm new to Azure, After passing AZ-900 I decided to actually try Azure, I'm trying to create a Windows 11 VM resource, But I'm forced to check the attached checkbox. I tried to find first a solution on the web but all I found is confused people…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,132 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-03-27T18:39:05.6633333+00:00
Liran Hovav 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-04T16:14:29.0433333+00:00
kobulloc-MSFT 23,416 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Will the CSP Windows 2022 datacenter license work with the Azure Windows 2019 datacenter

Hi there, We have a customer who has deployed the below VM in pay-as-you-go pricing model in Azure Operating system (OS):  Windows Server 2019 Datacenter VM Size: Standard D16s V4 (16 vCPU, 64 GB RAM) The customer is getting charged for Windows license…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
637 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,130 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-03-21T09:08:56.4633333+00:00
Toran Vaishnav 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-04T16:06:05.1766667+00:00
kobulloc-MSFT 23,416 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

Is it possible to activate Windows 11 on Virtual PC in Hyper-V with MSDN visual studio subscription?

I have subscribed MSDN Visual Studio Pro. I would like to install Windows 11 on Virtual PC in Hyper-V by using ISO image downloaded from MSDN subscription page and activate it. Is it possible to do that without any payment more? (Does the MSDN Visual…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,538 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,173 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-03-27T00:16:40.31+00:00
Ueda Kunio(上田 邦男) 20 Reputation points
0 answers

I need to download windows 7 Pro embedded x32/x64

Hi, I have an industrial PC running Windows 7 Pro, the hard drive is failed so I need to download an image of Windows 7 Pro x32/x64 so that I can build a new HDD, I have a valid licence for the product. Can you advise where I can get the download from?…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
31 questions
asked 2024-03-16T23:36:32.0666667+00:00
David Payne 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-03-18T17:52:43.8933333+00:00
Richard Hay 1,231 Reputation points Microsoft Employee