How to Buy

Microsoft Server Client Access License (CAL) Suites are a cost-effective way for organizations to get the benefits of deploying multiple Microsoft server products through a single license agreement. Organizations expecting to make large server infrastructure investments in the near future can benefit greatly from the exciting new capabilities enabled by the Microsoft server products.

Volume Licensing

Most customers choose to purchase the Microsoft Server CAL Suites as part of their Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.

The Enterprise Agreement program provides a simple, flexible, and attractively priced way to acquire the latest Microsoft software products, and is designed for businesses that have 250 or more desktop computers. Enterprise Agreements include Software Assurance, which is a maintenance offer that helps your organization get the most from Microsoft software through a broad range of benefits. From deployment planning and staff training to product support and software upgrades, Software Assurance benefits help you increase worker productivity, accelerate organizational performance, and realize a return on your software investment faster.

Learn more about the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Upgrading from the Core CAL Suite

Upgrade scenarios exist for current Core CAL Suite customers to move up to the Enterprise CAL Suite. For information about upgrade scenarios and pricing, please contact a Microsoft licensing specialist.

Detailed Product Usage Rights for the CAL Suites

For customers interested in discovering detailed information about the product usage rights for the Core CAL Suite and the Enterprise CAL Suite, please visit the Microsoft Worldwide Licensing and Pricing Web site

The Microsoft Core CAL Suite on Worldwide Licensing and Pricing
The Microsoft Enterprise CAL Suite on Worldwide Licensing and Pricing

Estimated Retail Pricing for the CAL Suites

Estimated retail pricing for the Microsoft CAL Suites can be found on the Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor

Generic CAL Suites retail pricing:

• Select your regional requirements. Click Next
• Under Program Selections, click Choose Products then scroll down and click Next.
• Select either the Core CAL or Enterprise CAL Suite from the product filter, and then enter the information relevant to your organization.

CAL Suites estimated retail pricing according to an existing Volume License type:

• Select your regional requirements. Click Next.
• Under Program Selections, click Choose a Licensing Program, click one of the four choices, and then click Next.
• Enter the relevant licensing information, and then click Next.
• Enter number of desktops. Under Program Selections, click Client Access Licenses and choose the Core CAL or Enterprise CAL Suite. Enter any other additional information. Click Next.
• On the Product Configuration screen, click Next again.

The numbers given from the Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor are estimates based on retail prices for various Microsoft Volume License agreements. Final licensing and pricing terms concerning the Core or Enterprise CAL Suites might differ depending on the complexity of the existing Volume License Agreement with Microsoft. Please contact the Microsoft CAL Suites Team for final licensing and pricing information.

Microsoft Financing Options

Microsoft now offers Enterprise CAL Suite customers the opportunity to defer payments of licensing costs until future budget cycles. Customers can match the payment of costs with the full realization of the benefits from software deployed in their company infrastructure. Contact Microsoft Financing today to see how you can take advantage of additional payment options. Visit the Microsoft Financing Web site or send an e-mail message directly to Microsoft Financing.

Purchasing Individual CAL Suite Components

All Enterprise CAL Suite components are available for individual purchase to customers currently on the Enterprise Agreement, Select, or Open license.

For more information about pricing and licensing of individual component CALs, please visit the Microsoft Product License Advisor.

For more information about purchasing individual product CALs from Microsoft Volume Licensing, contact an authorized Microsoft reseller.

• In the United States, call (800) 426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M.—6:00 P.M. Pacific Time to speak directly to a Microsoft Customer Service agent about the program options best suited to meet your needs.
• Visit the Microsoft Licensing Program Resellers page.

Requesting More Microsoft CAL Suites Information

For customers interested in learning more about the Microsoft CAL Suites, contact the Microsoft CAL Suites Team.

Information About Other Microsoft Products

For questions concerning the pricing and licensing of Microsoft products not included in the Microsoft CAL Suites, please visit the Microsoft Product Licensing Advisor

For more information about Microsoft Volume Licensing, for final pricing, or to order software licenses, contact an authorized Microsoft Reseller.

• In the United States, call (800) 426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M.—6:00 P.M. Pacific Time to speak directly to a Microsoft Customer Service agent about the program options best suited to meet your needs.
• Go to the Microsoft Licensing Program Resellers page.