Sorry if this question has been already answered. We are setting up a new network for 70 users. We need to purchase 3 servers with Server 2008 R2 Enterprice. If each one of these servers came with 25 CALs, that's total of 75 CAL's. One server will be a DC with print and file sharing. Another will be a Lync Server and the last one will be used for some future service. My question is, do i need CAL's for 70 for each server? Will I be able to combine the 25 CALs that come with each server OS?

The best source to answer such question is Microsoft Licensing team you can find contact to htem on microsoft site. But in my opinion you can combine the cals if they will be a part of same ADWith kind regards Krystian Zieja http://www.projectenvision.com Follow me on twitter My Blog

Thanks Krystian, I was hoping that was the case. I understand I will need new CAL's for exchange and lync. Thanks

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