Hi, Yes...you need to have CALs for each user/device that will somehow access the server... However you need to buy the CALs only once...and you can add more servers without the need for new CALs. K

pls refer the link http://www.microsoft.com/india/sam/lic_cal.mspxDarshana Jayathilake

am about to order for Windows Server 2008 for my company but one of my colleagues is telling me that i also need to order for User CALs as well but i need to know , is it really necessary for me to order for user CALs , and is it mandatory for windows server8 . kindly help me out.....

Yes you need the CAL and also for licensing issues I suggest you to call your local Microsoft partners and seek there help or else please call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp to find contact information in their locations. http://www.virmansec.com/blogs/skhairuddin

Hi, Yes...you need to have CALs for each user/device that will somehow access the server... However you need to buy the CALs only once...and you can add more servers without the need for new CALs. K