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A used Microsoft Server licence means full performance at a lower price

With a used Microsoft Server licence from Soft & Cloud, you can permanently reduce your IT costs without having to sacrifice performance and support. We offer you a large selection of used licences for various Microsoft servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server and Windows Server.

In addition to the respective Microsoft server licence, you can also buy any CALs (Client Access Licences) required to access the respective server software from us at a low price.

Microsoft Server

Windows Server is a server application for companies. Based on this platform, a company-specific infrastructure of connected applications, networks and numerous web services can be set up, from a simple workgroup to a large data centre. Windows Server offers numerous functions and features, such as Active Directory, DHCP, print services and convenient Windows Update Services, as well as secure access to company resources and applications.

Exchange Server functions at a glance:

Microsoft's Exchange Server is the data centre for managing emails, appointments, contacts and tasks - with integrated malware and spam filtering as well as data loss prevention to prevent data from being accidentally sent to unauthorised persons. In addition to a server for Microsoft Exchange, you also need a Windows server for use in the company.

SQL Server functions at a glance:

The Microsoft SQL Server software is a relational database management system for applications in the corporate environment such as data warehousing, BI or big data. Microsoft's SQL Server, especially in the current version Microsoft SQL Server 2022, allows you to choose between different development languages and a variety of data types and operating systems. It can prepare and provide data in a wide variety of forms; thanks to real-time intelligence, even extensive analyses are possible in real time.

Comparison of different versions:

Windows Server 2019, 2022

Windows Server 2019 offers, among other things, the Windows Admin Centre for browser-based administration of servers, clusters and end devices as well as additional security through Software-Defined Networking (SDN). The Windows Subsystem for Linux and Kubernetes are also supported and system-wide monitoring of the hardware and network is made possible.

With Windows Server 2022, secured-core servers with extended security features of certified hardware and the integration of cloud services with Azure Arc have been realised for the first time. The software uses HTTPS with TLS 1.3 as standard and offers SMB AES-256 encryption as well as numerous other encryption options.

Exchange Server 2016, 2019

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 comes with a simplified architecture and a new Outlook on the web and offers better protection against data loss through data loss prevention. There are also additional functions for monitoring, a faster search and the intelligent mailbox.

The tried-and-tested search technology from Microsoft's Bing search engine has been integrated into Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 for the first time, simplifying searches and providing faster results. The calendar has also been optimised to, for example make it easier to share calendar entries.

You can use both versions as Exchange on Premise, i.e. install and operate them on your own hardware; an important aspect for the most comprehensive data protection possible and limiting costs.

SQL Server 2017, 2019

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 offers a wide range of new database engine functions and improvements, such as the SQL Server 2017 Master Data Service (MDS) and SQL Server 2017 Integration Services (SSIS). There are also new dynamic management layers. The database optimisation advisor has new options and offers improved performance.

Scalable big data clusters, data visualisation with PolyBase and intelligent query processing have been integrated into Microsoft SQL Server 2019. There is also improved monitoring of the performance of database workloads. The development environment has also been expanded and equipped with new functions that will be available to you after downloading Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and licensing.

What is the difference between a used Microsoft Server licence and the purchase of a new licence?

After installation, you must licence your Microsoft server in order to be able to use it beyond the evaluation phase. The licences offered by Microsoft do not differ in the slightest from the used licence that you can buy from Soft & Cloud. However, the cost of a used Microsoft Server licence is up to 70% lower than a new licence directly from the manufacturer.

In terms of support in the form of updates and patches, the right to downgrade, the range of functions and the period of use, you are just as well off with used server and access licences from Soft & Cloud as buyers of new licences. You can and may also resell your licences if you no longer use the software. In short: With used server licences, you simply save a lot of money - TÜV-certified and 100% audit-proof. We even assume liability for this.

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All Microsoft servers, from 2025 to 2016, are mature, tried-and-tested software solutions for businesses that help you make your business processes more efficient, economical and secure. At Soft & Cloud, you will find a wide range of licences that allow you to operate Microsoft servers legally, securely and without time restrictions.

Since Windows Server, Exchange Server and SQL Server are very different programmes, the prices for the licences vary. The respective version also plays a role: for example, we offer a used Windows Server 2016 licence at a lower purchase price than a Windows Server 2025 Standard licence. However, the following applies to all licences in our range: you save up to 70% compared to the price of a new licence.

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