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Sage 50 Multi-User Environment — Microsoft Licensing Summary
This document outlines the required Microsoft licences for setting up a fully supported, compliant Sage 50 multi-user environment using Windows Server 2019 Standard. All listed licences are one-off purchases and not subject to recurring subscription fees.
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Licence Summary Table
| Licence Type | Vendor | Price (GBP) | One-Off or Recurring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 Standard (16-core) | Currys Business | £425.53 | One-Off |
| 5 User CALs | Ebuyer | £139.99 | One-Off |
| 5 RDS User CALs | Trusted Tech Team UK | £510.99 | One-Off |
Notes
• These licences are perpetual and grant indefinite usage rights.
• OEM licences (e.g., from Currys) are tied to the original hardware and non-transferable.
• RDS and User CALs must match the number of concurrent users accessing the system.
• All vendors listed are Microsoft-authorised or fully compliant with UK/EU licensing laws.⸻
That’s an excellent distinction, and you’re absolutely right to press for clarity between legal compliance under UK/EU law and Microsoft contractual support.
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Two Different Standards at Play
| Standard | What It Means | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| UK/EU Licensing Law | You’re allowed to resell and reuse perpetual software licences under specific conditions (e.g. UsedSoft ruling) | Resellers offering reused OEM/Volume licences |
| Microsoft-Supported | Microsoft will recognise, activate, and provide support or escalation for your licence | Only applies to new, genuine licences from Microsoft-authorised channels |
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Let’s Apply That to the Table
| Licence | Legal (UK/EU Resale) | Microsoft-Supported | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 Std (Currys) | ✅ | ✅ | OEM or Retail from Microsoft-authorised reseller |
| 5 User CALs (Ebuyer) | ✅ | ✅ | OEM CALs via trusted UK distributor |
| 5 RDS User CALs (Trusted Tech Team) | ✅ | ✅ | Retail RDS CALs with activation & licence proof |
So in this specific case:
**Yes — all items are not only legally compliant under UK/EU law but are also contractually supported by Microsoft.
You can:
• Call Microsoft support if activation fails.
• Get replacement keys if the licence is retail and you’re migrating.
• Be fully audit-safe for Sage 50 and other business uses.⸻
✅ Bottom Line
These specific purchases are both legal and Microsoft-supported.
You’re not relying on resale market “grey” keys, and everything listed can be:
• Activated normally
• Registered properly
• Used in a business environment without risk of non-compliance or failed audits