Windows & SQL Server Licensing

Windows Server, SQL Server, and Windows 11 Pro licensing done right.

Rua Technologies delivers enterprise IT solutions including Microsoft 365, Azure, cybersecurity, cloud migration, managed IT services, and digital transformation tailored to modern businesses.

Rua Technologies is an authorized Microsoft licensing partner, helping businesses across Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur, the NCR, and the rest of India choose the right Windows Server and SQL Server edition, work out volume and CAL licensing correctly, and keep desktop OS upgrades under one accountable team.

Most infrastructure licensing engagements start with one of three needs: a datacenter or branch server refresh where the licensing model (per-core vs Server/CAL) needs reviewing before renewal, a SQL Server deployment where core count and edition directly affect cost, or a fleet-wide Windows 11 upgrade with volume licensing and device compliance to plan for.

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Where these fit

Server, database, and desktop OS licensing for growing infrastructure.

We help you review, license, and deploy the Windows Server, SQL Server, and Windows 11 editions that fit your infrastructure and budget.

Most requested

Server infrastructure

Datacenters, branch servers & virtualization

  • Windows Server StandardCore server OS licensing for physical or lightly virtualized environments, licensed per core with a minimum core count per server. We work out the exact core licensing you need based on your hardware, and confirm whether Standard's two virtual instance rights cover your virtualization plans.
    Per-core licensingUp to 2 VMs
  • Windows Server DatacenterUnlimited virtualization rights on licensed hardware, built for heavily virtualized or software-defined datacenters. We compare Datacenter against running multiple Standard licenses to find the break-even point for your actual VM density.
    Unlimited VMsSoftware-defined datacenter features
  • Client Access Licenses (CALs)User or device CALs required alongside Server/CAL licensing, sized to how your organization actually connects to servers. We review whether User CALs or Device CALs work out cheaper for your specific mix of shared and personal devices.
    User or Device CALsVolume licensing

Database licensing

SQL Server for production workloads

  • SQL Server StandardCore database engine licensed per core or under Server/CAL, suited to departmental and small production workloads. We help you decide between per-core and Server/CAL based on your actual number of connecting users versus server core count.
    Per-core or Server/CALDepartmental workloads
  • SQL Server EnterpriseFull feature set including advanced high availability, in-memory OLTP, and unlimited virtualization on licensed hardware, for mission-critical production databases. We review whether your availability and performance requirements actually justify the step up from Standard.
    Per-core licensingAdvanced HA & performance features
  • SQL Server Web & DeveloperWeb edition for hosted, internet-facing applications at lower cost, and Developer edition (Enterprise features, non-production use) for build and test environments. We confirm which workloads legitimately qualify for each edition's licensing terms.
    Lower-cost optionsNon-production & hosting scenarios

Desktop OS

Windows 11 fleet upgrades

  • Windows 11 ProBusiness-grade desktop OS with BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Group Policy management, licensed for volume upgrade of existing device fleets or new device provisioning. We plan the upgrade path from Windows 10 around your hardware compatibility and rollout schedule.
    Volume licensingFleet upgrade planning
  • Windows 11 EnterpriseAdds advanced security and management features over Pro — Credential Guard, AppLocker, and long-term servicing options — for organizations with stricter device compliance requirements. We confirm whether your compliance needs actually call for Enterprise over Pro.
    Advanced securityCompliance-driven
  • Azure AD / Intune enrollmentDevice enrollment and policy assignment so new and upgraded devices join your management platform automatically, without manual per-device setup. We build the enrollment profile once and apply it consistently across the fleet.
    Automated enrollmentPolicy consistency

Licensing terms, edition availability, and pricing can vary by agreement and change over time. Contact Rua for a tailored recommendation.

Licensing & deployment

How we handle Windows Server, SQL Server, and Windows 11 licensing.

Edition & licensing review

Standard vs Datacenter, per-core vs Server/CAL

A review of your current or planned server hardware against Windows Server and SQL Server editions, so you're not over- or under-licensed. We calculate core counts against Microsoft's per-core minimums and compare against the Server/CAL alternative where it applies.

CoversCore count calculation, edition comparison, Server/CAL vs per-core analysis
  • Core count and minimum licensing review
  • Standard vs Datacenter cost comparison
  • Server/CAL vs per-core analysis
  • Renewal timing guidance
  • Virtualization rights compared against actual VM density
  • User CAL vs Device CAL cost comparison
  • Recommendation matched to your hardware and growth plans

Volume licensing setup

Enrollment & agreement management

Setting up or reviewing your Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement so purchases, true-ups, and renewals are tracked in one place instead of scattered across individual orders. We keep your license count reconciled against actual deployed instances.

CoversAgreement setup, true-up scheduling, license count reconciliation
  • Volume Licensing agreement management
  • Annual true-up scheduling
  • Deployed-vs-licensed reconciliation
  • Renewal and compliance tracking
  • Purchases and orders tracked in one place
  • Agreement setup for new engagements
  • License count kept audit-ready year-round

SQL Server deployment

Install, configure & tune

Installation and configuration of SQL Server instances sized to expected query load, with backup and maintenance plans set up from day one. We configure availability groups or log shipping where the workload's uptime requirements call for it.

CoversInstance sizing, backup plan configuration, high-availability setup
  • Instance sizing against expected load
  • Backup and maintenance plan setup
  • Availability group or log shipping configuration
  • Performance baseline review
  • Edition selection matched to workload criticality
  • Maintenance plans configured from day one
  • Sized for both departmental and production workloads

Windows 11 fleet upgrade

Rollout & enrollment

Compatibility assessment, staged rollout planning, and enrollment into Intune or on-prem Group Policy management for upgraded and new devices. We sequence the rollout so IT support isn't fielding the same issue across every device on day one.

CoversCompatibility assessment, staged rollout, Intune/Group Policy enrollment
  • Hardware compatibility assessment
  • Staged rollout scheduling
  • Intune or Group Policy enrollment
  • BitLocker and device compliance policy setup
  • Pro vs Enterprise edition comparison
  • Sequenced rollout to limit IT support load
  • Volume licensing for fleet-wide upgrades

Not sure which server or desktop licensing model fits?

Send us your current server count, core counts, and upgrade plans, and we'll recommend the licensing model that fits your budget and compliance needs — no obligation.

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ScopeWindows Server, SQL Server, and Windows 11 licensing
ResponseA practical recommendation within one business day