Windows Server 2019

What is Windows Server 2019? 

Windows Server 2019 is an operating system developed by Microsoft. The OS is primarily used to run servers. Servers are specialized computers that typically operate within the client-server network. Servers handle requests from clients on the network. If you use a server operating system, then external applications can run on the hardware, for example print or mail servers. Windows Server 2019 is the most used server operating system and the best choice for many companies.

New features of Windows Server 2019 Version

• Improved access to Azure Cloud

• Subsystem integration of WSL for Linux

• Optimization of graphical network representations

• Targeted monitoring of hardware and software

• Connection of additional security levels

• Increased automation through innovative networks

Windows Server 2019 Standard or Datacenter? 

Do you want to purchase Windows Server 2019 but are uncertain of the edition you want? There are two types of Microsoft Windows Server licenses available for commercial use: Datacenter and Standard edition. The ability to employ an unlimited number of virtual machines with Windows Server Datacenter as opposed to a maximum of two with Windows Server Standard edition is one of the key distinctions between these two versions of Windows Server.

Windows Server 2019 Standard vs Datacenter:

Check the table below for the differences between Windows Server 2019 Standard and Windows Server 2019 Datacenter:

When will support for Windows Server 2019 end?

Make sure you purchase a version of Windows Server 2019 that receives adequate support from Microsoft. The support could be either standard support which mainly includes updates or extended support which is related to the security of the server. The standard support usually ends first. See the dates below:

Standard support end date: 09-01-2024

Extended support end date: 09-01-2029

Windows Server 2019 CALs

The abbreviation CAL stands for "Client Access License" and describes a license that allows a user or a device to access Windows Server 2019. You can choose between the CALs below:

Windows Server 2019 User CAL: What is it? 

With a User CAL license, you are responsible for paying for each user who makes use of the services via the server. A user will require a User CAL license, for instance, if one of your workers requires access to the server from various devices. Along with the Server license, this is also available for purchase.

Windows Server 2019 Device CAL: What is it?

Device CAL licensing means that you pay for each device that accesses services through the server. You must pay for each device that uses the server to access services under device CAL licensing. This is especially helpful if you wish to use the license on one device or if fewer devices than users need to access the server. 

How to access Windows Server 2019 remotely?

Windows Server can be accessed both locally and remotely. For the local access, users only need standard User or Device CALs explained above. For the remote access to Windows Server 2019 you would need additionally to the standard CALs, Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CALs. The licensing logic is identical to the one applied in the standard CALs. As shown in the flowchart below, the rule of thumb is to license whichever is less – Users or Devices. If your company expects or experiences fluctuations in the amount of employees, then it would be more optimal to license the devices instead of the users with RDS Device CALs (additionally to the standard Device CALs). This licensing variant is also suitable for companies with shift workers. In case the users that need remote access to Windows Server 2019 are fewer than the devices they need to access the server, then RDS User CALs (additionally to the standard User CALs) would be more cost-efficient. In case the users are equal to the devices that need remote access to Windows Server 2019, then you can license whichever one of the two without any cost difference.

Please note that CAL licenses are NOT included with Windows Server 2019 and must be purchased separately. Please contact our customer support to get tailored advice for your situation or include the CALs in your quotation request.