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After reviewing the available options from Insight UK, it appears that they currently do not offer a bundled package of Windows Server 2019 Standard (16-core) with 5 Client Access Licences (CALs). However, you can assemble a fully compliant and Microsoft-supported setup by purchasing the server licence and CALs separately.

✅ Microsoft-Supported Setup: Separate Purchases

  1. Windows Server 2019 Standard — 16 Core Licence
    • Vendor: Currys Business
    • Price: £425.53
    • Delivery: Physical media (DVD-ROM)
    • Licence Type: OEM
    • Microsoft-Supported: ✅

  2. Windows Server 2019 — 5 User CALs
    • Vendor: Ebuyer
    • Price: £139.99
    • Delivery: Digital download
    • Licence Type: OEM
    • Microsoft-Supported: ✅

The above does not include RDS Cals

💡 Summary

By purchasing the server licence from Currys Business and the CALs from Ebuyer, you can achieve a fully compliant and Microsoft-supported setup suitable for Sage 50 multi-user environments.

May 25, 2025


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