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Questions tagged [licensing]

A probably off-topic question relating to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by those others. Per the FAQ, licensing questions are generally off topic on SeverFault.

Licensing, in the context of IT, typically refers to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by others. Per the FAQ, typical licensing questions are off topic on SeverFault.

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Windows Server 2008: how to switch license of retail version to MAPS and vice-versa?

Is there any way to take an existing VMware virtual Windows Server 2008 machine that was installed with a retail product key, and switch it to a MAPS key? And/or vice-versa? It would be nice to clone our production Web servers to dev ones with the…
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What's more cost effective, Hosting your web startup on Foss or Windows?

Not coming from the windows world, I'm confused about licensing. I think my knowledge may be out of date. Before we gave up with windows web servers (IIS 2), we used to have to pay Client Access licence's. This worked out quite expensive. Is it…
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Can't manage to update a subscribed RHEL Server 6.0

So I'm running a Virtual RHEL Server 6.0 as a lab server (Hosted on Hyper-V) to remember and practice. I managed to RPM install subscription-manager package since RHN Classic is no longer up. To get this done in a clean RHEL 6.0 installation I did…
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Remote desktop services licensing activation and errors for windows server 2022?

Question Remote desktop services licensing activation and errors for windows server 2022? Setup history In my small coaching institue computer lab with 25pc. 15 pc are Independet desktops and 10 are thin client ncomputing (remote desktop) diskless…
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New Java licensing on servers - JDK or Java SE?

I'm evaluating whether I should code a new (possibly commercial) Linux server software in Java 19. I just noticed that beside of the major Oracle license disaster a few years ago, there is a new license for Java SE since this year and a "Oracle…
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GCP Windows Server license - buy or pay-as-you-go

I need to deploy a Windows Server instance into GCP. I don't fully understand how licensing work and what are options are. I find the pay-as-you-go model really expensive, the server I'll have will be up for the next 3 years and I would rather pay…
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Why can I use more licenses in M365 than purchased?

In my Microsoft 365 admin center, I can see: Assigned licenses: 3 Purchased licenses: 1 I checked the invoices and I am indeed charged for only one license. How is that possible?
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RDP server not getting proper licensing

I am currently setting up my Windows VMs to be connected to the licensing server, which is already configured, using the Per User CAL. Even though it seems to be running normally, when I log in to the machine using RDP, I get the warning that there…
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How do I license remote desktop servers without Active Directory?

My company provides some of our clients with remote desktop servers with which to run our physical software. Each server is its own virtual machine hosted on AWS, and each user on the machine is a local user, not an active directory unit. None of…
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Sql Server Standard 2019 Core Licensing

*Sorry, found other licensing questions on the site so naturally assumed these were ok here... The suggested post did not answer the question I specifically asked Please remove the post if I've violated some rule and I will seek an answer…
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RDS Licensing multiple servers

I'm not seeing this specific example answered so I'll put it here. If I have 2 RDS VMs running in 1 location and I have user CALs but users will likely be connecting to both machines at the same time, will I need 2 licenses for each user?
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When will it be possible to buy SharePoint 2010 licenses?

We're about to spend some money buying 2007 licenses, however over the next few years it's highly likely we'll upgrade to 2010. Is it possible to buy Sharepoint 2010 licenses now? and would these licenses allow us to run our 2007 instances? We will…
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Is there a flexible calculator available that can walk you through complex SQL licensing?

The basic license guide for Microsoft SQL Server is 40 pages in length. This document references still more documents on various topics, options, and definitions used for licensing. The license that one selects determines the conditions that will…
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User licensing for Remote Desktop Connections on Azure VMs

I have one VM on Azure running Windows Server 2016 that will act as a Terminal Server. I can make a Remote Desktop Connection to the box but when one more user tries, it kicks off the first connection. I have read conflicting articles and posts on…
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Downgrade Windows Enterprise to Enterprise LTSC

It is possible to Downgrade Windows 10 Enterprise to Enterprise LTSC? I have Windows 10 Enterprise and I want to test LTSC version I didnt find any information on internet Thanks
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