Reference Guide
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CAL |
Provides the right for a device or user to access all running instances of a particular server product deployed for the customer’s organization. |
CAL Suite Bridge |
Subscription providing the right for a user to access some subset of on-premises server products; used to “bridge” gaps between use rights included with traditional Core/Enterprise CAL Suites and use rights included with certain online service suites. |
CAL Suite Bridge Contents |
Illustration outlines the components currently in the various CAL Suite Bridge offerings. |
CAL Suite Contents |
Illustration outlines the components currently in the Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite. |
Calling Plan |
Formerly called Skype for Business Online PSTN Calling, this service augments Phone System by providing domestic and international calling minutes; licensed via its own separate User SL. |
CALs Included with Online Services Suites |
Illustration lists the CAL (client access license) and Client ML (Management License) subscriptions included with Office 365 Enterprise suites, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suites, Microsoft 365 Enterprise suites, and Intune. |
CIS Suite |
Combines server-side licenses and SA (Software Assurance) for equivalent editions of Windows Server and System Center; licensed Per-Core. See Core Infrastructure Server Suite for in-depth entry. |
Client |
Refers to an end-user (person) or an end-user’s client device, or other types of non-server hardware, such as sensors. |
Client Access License |
Provides the right for a device or user to access all running instances of a particular server product deployed for the customer’s organization. See acronym CAL for in-depth entry. |
Client device |
PCs, Macs, tablets, smartphones, and other end-user devices people use to interact with Microsoft software or online services, as well as autonomous devices such as sensors that access a server-based product or online service. |
Client ML |
A Client Management License (ML) covers client-side licensing requirements for the two products governed under the Management Servers License Model, System Center and Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA); available Per-User, Per-OSE, or Per-Device. |
Cloud App Security |
An online service that monitors and controls access across multiple Microsoft and third-party hosted online services; licensed via User SLs (Subscription Licenses). |
Communication Credits |
Used to pay for telephony-related services not covered by Phone System or Audio Conferencing User SLs. |
Compliance Center |
Prior name for Web-based console licensed by Office 365 Enterprise suites for managing security and compliance-related functions, including archiving, mobile device management, data loss prevention, basic eDiscovery, and retention. See Security and Compliance Center for in-depth entry. |
Configuration Manager |
A Windows Server-based management application that automates software deployment and patching, hardware and software inventorying, and compliance with configuration policies; licensed under the Management Servers License Model via System Center Server MLs and Client MLs. See System Center Configuration Manager for in-depth entry. |
Core |
An independent processing unit contained on a physical processor chip. |
Core CAL Suite |
A collection of six client-side licenses for accessing Microsoft server software. |
Core CAL Suite SA Benefits |
Summary of SA (Software Assurance) benefits associated with the Core CAL Suite, organized by high and low value benefits |
Core CAL Suite Timeline |
Outlines major changes to the Core CAL Suite’s content and pricing. |
Core Infrastructure Server Suite |
Combines server-side licenses and SA (Software Assurance) for equivalent editions of Windows Server and System Center; licensed Per-Core. |
Core Infrastructure Server Suite SA Benefits |
Summary of SA (Software Assurance) benefits associated with Core Infrastructure Server Suite, organized by high and low value benefits. |
Core Infrastructure Server Suite Timeline |
Outlines major changes to the Core Infrastructure Server Suite’s license model and rules, edition lineup, and pricing. |
Core License Model |
A license model used for SQL Server and a few other server-based applications; use of the product covered by purchasing a license for each physical core in a server or licenses based on the processing resources allocated to a Virtual OSE; See Per Core License Model for in-depth entry. |
Core/CAL License Model |
A license model exclusive to Windows Server 2016 that requires at least 16 core–based licenses per physical server and CALs (Client Access Licenses) for users or access devices. |
Core/CAL License Model Flowchart |
Flowchart explains how to calculate the number of core licenses required for Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and Standard editions under the Core/CAL License Model. |
CRM Online |
An online service that delivers customer relationship management, marketing, sales, and service capabilities. See synonym Dynamics CRM Online for in-depth entry. |
CRM Server |
An on-premises, Windows Server-based application that delivers customer relationship management, marketing, sales, and service capabilities. See synonym Dynamics CRM Server for in-depth entry. |
Cross edition |
A form of substitution, whereby a customer owning a license for a specific product edition deploys a different, generally lower-level edition instead. See synonym down edition for in-depth entry. |
Current Branch |
A type of fast cadence servicing model currently offered for System Center Configuration Manager; was also used by Windows 10 and Windows Server, but was superseded by SAC (Semi-annual channel) in 2017. |
Current Branch for Business |
A type of servicing model offered for the Windows client OS (Windows 10) and for Windows Server (version 2016) that delivered feature updates to a computer as often as two to three times a year; replaced by SAC (Semi-Annual Channel) model. |
Customer Price Sheet |
A spreadsheet-style document that records prices an EA (Enterprise Agreement) customer agrees to pay for various on-premises and online service SKUs during the course of a multiyear contract. |
Customer's Premises |
Generally understood to mean the physical buildings an organization owns or leases to conduct its day-to-day business. See synonym premises for in-depth entry. |
Customer’s Premises |
Generally understood to mean the physical buildings an organization owns or leases to conduct its day-to-day business. See synonym premises for in-depth entry. |
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