Luckily (at least right now) if you figured out how to license Windows Server 2016, you’re good for licensing Windows Server 2019 . Windows Server 2019 kept the same general licensing structure as did Server 2016, and we have quite a few blogs on the topic that are still fully relevant.
I found the answer was guide to Windows Server Editions and Licensing
Getting started. It can be tricky to determine which edition of Microsoft Windows Server is best for your nonprofit. Downgrading, choosing your windows server software, upgrading, and client access licenses and external connector licenses too are a few extra things to keep in mind.
Windows Server 2019 kept the same general licensing structure as did Server 2016, and we have quite a few blogs on the topic that are still fully relevant . Are you still on 2012 for your licensing? Then you have some catching up to do. Server 2012 was based on sockets, whereas Server 2016/2019 is based on cores sold in two-core packs.
Where can I find product licensing information for my server implementation?
You can also visit Microsoft‘s Product Licensing Search page for detailed licensing information on individual products and product families, including current Product Use Rights (PUR) documents. Understanding licensing requirements will help you plan your server implementation.
Why did you transition to core-based licensing for Windows Server 2019?
To give you a more consistent licensing experience across multi-cloud environments, we transitioned from processor-based licensing to core-based licensing for Windows Server 2019 Datacentre and Standard editions. For specific pricing, contact your Microsoft reseller. [ 1] CALs are required for every user or device accessing a server.
How much does a Windows Server license cost?
Small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices. Speciality servers (server licence) No CAL required. Microsoft Cloud Platform partners Windows Server licensing information.
In order to provide customers with a variety of options to license Windows Server, Microsoft makes licenses for Windows Server available to Service Providers for sale to customers as part of Service Provider solutions. This is done through agreement between Microsoft and Service Providers.
One article argued that however, other Microsoft server licenses can be used in both the physical operating system environment and in one or more virtual environments. Visit Microsoft’s Product Licensing Search page for detailed licensing information on individual products and product families.