Windows Server 2022 External Connector

Windows Server 2022 External Connector: Maximum flexibility for your company

Give your company unlimited access with the Windows Server 2022 External Connector. This permanent license offers a cost-effective way to grant numerous external users or devices access to the server software. Specifically designed for organizations with many external users such as customers, partners, contractors or consultants, this connector significantly reduces administrative overhead and provides high flexibility for fluctuating user numbers.

Unlimited access and cost efficiency

The Windows Server 2022 External Connector offers an economical solution for managing access for external users. Instead of purchasing individual CAL licenses (Client Access Licenses), this license allows your company to provide access rights to unlimited external users or Devices, streamlining processes and reducing costs.

Efficient licensing for external users

To access the Windows Server software, you need a Client Access License (CAL). The External Connector is specifically designed to give external users access to the server software without the need for individual licenses. This makes it particularly useful for companies with a large or variable number of external users.

• User(s) CAL external Connector : A license that is assigned to a user and allows access from any Device on which Windows Server is installed.
• Device CAL: A license that is assigned to a specific Device and allows access only from this Device.
• External Connector: A license that grants external users access to the server software without the need for individual licenses.

These licensing options offer flexibility and adaptability to meet the different needs of your business.

Strong security features for your protection

Windows Server 2022 offers a wide range of security enhancements that ensure comprehensive protection against advanced threats. Advanced multi-layered security ensures that your Server is well protected.

Innovations by Secured-Core-Server

The Secured-Core - Server from Windows Server 2022 offer additional security measures against sophisticated attacks. With hardware-based trust, TPM 2.0 and advanced security protocols, companies can effectively protect their critical data.

Secure connections as Standard

Secure your communications with HTTPS and TLS 1.3, which are enabled by default in Windows Server 2022. These protocols ensure encrypted connections and protect your data from potential eavesdropping and manipulation attempts.

Powerful application platform for modern companies

Windows Server 2022 offers a flexible application platform that supports large applications with up to 48 TB of memory, 64 sockets and 2048 logical cores. This capacity enables organizations to seamlessly handle critical workloads.

Improved container technology

The platform includes numerous improvements for Windows containers, such as improved application compatibility and an optimized Kubernetes experience. This includes up to 40% smaller image size and 30% faster boot time, providing superior performance for your applications.

Support for Intel Ice Lake processors

Windows Server 2022 is optimized for Intel Ice Lake processors and supports enterprise applications such as SQL Server that require extensive resources. With up to 48 TB of memory and 2048 logical cores, the platform meets the requirements of complex and powerful applications.

Why the Windows Server 2022 External Connector is the ideal choice

The Microsoft Windows Server External Connector covers the access of all external users to a physical Windows Server with a single license. There is no distinction between User(s) and device for External Connector licenses. While CALs apply to all Server in the company, the Windows External Connector is always linked to a specific Server. An Windows Server External Connector must be purchased for each Server whose services are used by external users.

An advantage for companies with many external users

External users are people who are not employed by the company or associated partners and do not receive hosted services from the company. Alternatively, CAL licenses can be purchased for external users, as with internal users. This is the most cost-effective option for a small, manageable number of users. However, for many external users or a number that cannot be precisely determined, External Connector licenses are the better choice. Remember that External Connector licenses are server-bound and may be required for multiple Server.

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