Azure Hybrid Use Benefits and Nested VMs
Hi folks, I've been pouring over the Learn documentation about Nested VMs within Azure, but I can't seem to find any guidance on if Azure Hybrid Use licensing benefits are applicable and if licenses are required for nested VMs, or if there are other…
Windows Admin Center unavailable even with Benefits activated
I've been using Azure Arc to manage our on-site machines for a bit, and I was getting a lot of use out of the Windows Admin Center. After deleting and redeploying the machines in Azure Arc to change regions, I can no longer access the Admin Center. I…
Upgrade RDS CALs from 2022 to 2025 (wrong consumption)
Hi, I recently upgraded my RDS infrastructure including the license server from Server 2022 to Server 2025, I then also created a completely new licensing database. After that I imported my RDS 2025 CALs as I have active Software Assurance. All my RDS…
Windows Server OS based VDI with SPLA
Seeking clarification on the licensing requirements for creating a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using Windows Server under the Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA). Fact: Win 10/11 desktops not allowed SPLA does not allow me to…
Windows Server 2019 Standard 24 cores licence on a 20 core server
Hi all, On a project we are using servers with 20 cores (two Xeon's with 10 cores). My procurement has a difficulty of finding a licence with 20 cores. Would it make me a problem if i buy 24 core licence, install it on a server and activate only 20…
When using Azure Hybrid Benefit, do I need to buy Windows Server CALs?
If I use my own Windows Server licenses which are covered with SA in Azure, do I need to buy Windows Server CALs or are they included in the computing fee?
How to recover Microsoft Volume licensing service center login account?
I had double authentication to log in to the Microsoft volume licensing service, but the mobile phone that had the Microsoft Authentificator on it broke and I can no longer access it. Logging in to Microsoft is only possible through an authenticator…
Activate Windows Server 2019 VM on Hyper-V installed on a Windows Server 2022 Standard Host
Hi, I have installed 2 x VMs with Windows Server 2019 Standard on a Windows Server 2022 Standard Host. Should I be able to license the 2019 Virtual Machines? If so, do I need a key for Windows Server 2019? I am using Hyper-V.
How to filter out Azure VM's compute, license, and underlying software cost from cost details data
What are all the line items that give info about the compute cost of VM and its license cost, and any preinstalled software cost for an Azure resource/VM? Example: We are running SQL Server on windows , and I want to separate out the cost for VM compute,…
RDP No license server was available
Hi All, I have the Windows (Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition). I want to take the RDP of the server and multiple users will access the RDP with one user id. Now I am getting error: No license server was available. Can anyone please help me…
Windows Server 2022 LTSC Licenses
Hi, What are the requirements to buy WS2022 LTSC license. We are buying 14 x WS2022 LTSC & 6 x W10 LTSC licenses from a supplier, but supplier mentioned that licenses will be registered in their name as they will issue a PO to MS. In order to get…
How many virtual machines i can create on Windows server 2022 standard Hyper-V.
Hi, one of our client requested to replace their VMware by Hyper-V. currently they have almost 3 servers on the VMware, 2 X W2012 R and one W2022 STD. can we create as much as VMs in Hyper-V same like VMware? is there any limitations to create VMs in…
do i need CAL for contacts in AD Domain
I want to add lots of contacts to the Active Directory. I want to make sure whether i need CAL for each contact in Active Directory. As contacts (not users) cannot log in to computer and use windows server services. Anyways, I wanted to make sure.
Where To download Windows XP?
I would like to inquire where to download Windows XP for Vmware?
License user cal for windows server
Is it legal for a company to use only 5 User CALs for Windows Server 2022, regardless of the actual number of users accessing the server?
Windows Server 2022 Core
Hello! I can't find the exact information anywhere, and I have come across equal versions. In the case of purchasing Windows Server 2022 Standard/Datacenter - 2 Core license, does the customer receive an activation key or is such a key available only…
Azure Stack HCI Licensing & Technical question
Hi Team, The Azure stack HCI pricing article https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/azure-stack/hci/ states below line Azure Stack HCI is priced on a per physical core basis on your on-premises servers. Or if you are a Windows Server…
How to Ensure ePKEA Activation Allocation is Not Exhausted?
We use ePKEA product keys to activate Windows for our customers. Currently, we use SLMGR.vbs /cpky to remove the product key from the registry to prevent ePKEA from being exposed to attacks and to ensure that our ePKEA activation allocation is not…
Windows Server 2022 Hyper-V licensing costs
Hi, I manage the IT department of a small company in Australia. We are currently using VMWare per CPU based perpetual license purchased prior to Broadcom acquisition on 4 hosts + VCenter Server Currently I am considering to only use a single host with 64…
Activating Windows Server 2022 (Evaluation) with Windows Server 2019 Retail Key
Hi all, I have a Dell server and a Windows Server Standard 2019 retail key. Recently, I installed Windows Server Standard 2022 (Evaluation). Here are my questions: Is it possible to activate the Windows Server 2022 Evaluation using my Windows Server…