Articles on Windows Server
Windows Server 2025 with Azure Arc Pay-as-you-Go
Although it is an excellent update that provides better customer choice in licensing Windows Server 2025, the Pay-as-you-Go option is so far unusable considering the current language in Microsoft Product Terms.
Windows Server and SQL Server licensing in containers
There’s considerable frustration because Windows Server and SQL Server are licensed differently in containers.
Windows Server BYOL decoded
Understand the differences between many Windows Server licensing scenarios in the Cloud. We compare terms for Azure, AWS, Google, and “regular” providers.
Licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Azure
Do you need to license Remote Desktop Services CALs in Azure? It can be pretty confusing, so let us explain it as simply as possible.
Microsoft Server Licenses in VMware and Hyper-V
When virtualising Microsoft server software, one question often arises: “How do I handle licensing?” Especially when you’re using virtual machine mobility.
Licensing Windows Server in SPLA and CSP Hosting
Quick reference guide on licensing Microsoft Windows Server in SPLA for providers and their customers: core licences, BYOL, CAL/SAL, virtualisation.