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Originally Posted by WiredGuy
Hi,
I need a Windows server (from a hosting company) but I don't intend to use it for hosting/IIS. I need it to host a remote application and I just need Remote Desktop access to the machine, nothing more. Does this kind of setup require I pay a Windows licensing fee or is there a way to get the server to work without paying the $30-$40/mn surcharge? Is there a way to pay just a 1 time fee instead of a monthly recurring?
Thanks
WG
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MS has a SPLA license for servers/software. Technically a hosting company can not buy a license for say 400 and then lease you a server at a monthly rate. MS has SPLA for hosting companies which allows them to pay a subscription license per server that is licensed for leasing hardware to customers.
The only way around this for you to buy the software yourself and load it on the machine or the hosting company loads it for you and you use it for you use and not for resale/lease.