Windows Server 2022 - Standard, Datacenter, RDS CAL & VL-MAK Volume Licensing

Choose the right Windows Server 2022 licensing solution for your environment, including Standard, Datacenter, Remote Desktop Services User and Device CALs, and VL-MAK Volume Licensing options for businesses and organizations that require multiple activations.

These options are suitable for businesses, data centers, IT departments, service providers, and organizations managing larger server infrastructures.

Available Plans & Prices

Windows Server 2022 Standard - Retail Online

Price: EGP 850 per device

• Edition: Windows Server 2022 Standard
• License Type: Retail Online
• Devices: 1 PC
• Activation Method: Product Key
• Suitable for small and medium business server environments.

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter - Retail Online

Price: EGP 800 per device

• Edition: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
• License Type: Retail Online
• Devices: 1 PC
• Activation Method: Product Key
• Suitable for larger infrastructure and data center environments.

Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL - 50 Users

Price: EGP 14,000

• Type: Remote Desktop Services User CAL
• Quantity: 50 Users
• Designed to license users connecting through Remote Desktop Services.
• Requires an existing activated Windows Server 2022 environment.

Important: This RDS User CAL key does not activate the Windows Server 2022 operating system.

Its purpose is to add 50 RDS User CALs to an already activated Windows Server 2022 environment.

Windows Server 2022 RDS Device CAL - 50 Devices

Price: EGP 11,000

• Type: Remote Desktop Services Device CAL
• Quantity: 50 Devices
• Designed to license devices connecting through Remote Desktop Services.
• Requires an existing activated Windows Server 2022 environment.

Important: This RDS Device CAL key does not activate Windows Server 2022.

It adds 50 RDS Device CALs to an already activated server environment.

Windows Server 2022 Standard - VL-MAK Volume Licensing

Price: EGP 30,000

• Edition: Windows Server 2022 Standard
• License Type: VL-MAK Volume Licensing
• Activation capacity stated in this offer: Up to 100 PCs
• Suitable for businesses and organizations requiring multiple activations.

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter - VL-MAK Volume Licensing

Price: EGP 65,000

• Edition: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
• License Type: VL-MAK Volume Licensing
• Activation capacity stated in this offer: Up to 1000 PCs
• Suitable for large organizations and enterprise environments.

Note: Actual activation availability remains subject to key status and Microsoft's activation systems.

Standard vs. Datacenter

Windows Server 2022 Standard is suitable for small and medium business environments that require core Windows Server functionality and centralized infrastructure management.

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is intended for larger organizations, data centers, and infrastructure environments with more extensive virtualization requirements.

What Are RDS CALs?

Remote Desktop Services CALs are licenses that allow users or devices to connect to a Windows Server environment through Remote Desktop Services.

• RDS User CAL: Licensed to a user.
• RDS Device CAL: Licensed to a device.

RDS CALs do not replace the underlying Windows Server license and do not activate the Windows Server operating system.

User CAL vs. Device CAL

User CAL: Suitable when one user needs to connect from multiple devices.

Device CAL: Suitable when multiple users share the same workstation or terminal.

What Is VL-MAK Volume Licensing?

MAK - Multiple Activation Key is a Volume Licensing activation method used to activate multiple systems according to the activation allowance associated with the key.

This option is mainly suitable for businesses and organizations managing larger Windows Server deployments.

Convert Windows Server 2022 Evaluation to Full Edition

If Windows Server 2022 is currently installed as an Evaluation edition, it may be converted to a full edition in supported scenarios using DISM and a compatible product key.

Windows Server 2022 Standard

dism /online /set-edition:ServerStandard /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /accepteula

Restart the server after the process is completed to finish the edition conversion.

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter

dism /online /set-edition:ServerDatacenter /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /accepteula

Restart Windows Server after completion.

Important Before Conversion

• Verify that the product key matches the required edition.
• Confirm that the installed Evaluation edition supports the intended conversion path.
• Back up important data before changing editions.
• Edition conversion should preferably be performed by an experienced system administrator.

Common Windows Server 2022 Use Cases

• Active Directory.
• File Server.
• Print Server.
• DNS Services.
• DHCP Services.
• Application Hosting.
• Server Management.
• Virtualization depending on edition and infrastructure.
• Remote Desktop Services when the required CALs are available.

Who Is It Suitable For?

• Businesses and Organizations.
• Data Centers.
• IT and System Administration Teams.
• Hosting Providers.
• Technology Service Providers.
• Organizations using Remote Desktop Services.
• Businesses requiring Volume Licensing.
• Environments managing large server deployments.

Plans & Pricing Summary

Product	License Type	Quantity	Price
Windows Server 2022 Standard	Retail Online	1 PC	EGP 850
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter	Retail Online	1 PC	EGP 800
Windows Server 2022 RDS User CAL	User CAL	50 Users	EGP 14,000
Windows Server 2022 RDS Device CAL	Device CAL	50 Devices	EGP 11,000
Windows Server 2022 Standard	VL-MAK Volume	Up to 100 PCs as stated in the offer	EGP 30,000
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter	VL-MAK Volume	Up to 1000 PCs as stated in the offer	EGP 65,000

Delivery Method

• Product key delivery according to the selected product.
• Activation instructions.
• Evaluation-to-Full conversion guidance when required.
• Help choosing between Standard, Datacenter, and RDS CAL options.
• Support during activation.

Delivery Time

Orders are usually completed within 10 minutes to 5 hours, depending on license type, order volume, and activation procedures.

Support

• Support during activation.
• Assistance with selecting the correct edition.
• Help choosing between RDS User CAL and Device CAL.
• Guidance for supported Evaluation-to-Full edition conversion.
• Follow-up according to the applicable service and warranty terms.

With Maka A Store, choose the Windows Server 2022 licensing option that matches your environment, from Standard and Datacenter for individual systems to RDS CALs and VL-MAK Volume Licensing for larger businesses and organizations.