licensing9 min read·Updated Apr 24, 2026

Windows Server Licensing on Raff: Evaluation, SPLA, and BYOL Explained

Three license paths for Windows Server on a Raff Cloud Server: the 180-day evaluation, SPLA monthly via Raff, or BYOL with Software Assurance. Plus RDS CALs, M365 Apps SCA, and per-core minimums — cited to Microsoft Learn.

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licensing11 min read·Updated Apr 21, 2026

RDS CAL Licensing on Windows Server: Per-User vs Per-Device, BYOL vs SPLA

2 admin RDP sessions are free; multi-user RDP needs an RDS CAL per user or device. How to pick per-user vs per-device, and when to use BYOL vs SPLA in 2026.

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run your software19 min read·Updated Apr 20, 2026

Install SQL Server 2025 on a Windows Server VPS (Standard Developer, 2026 Guide)

End-to-end install guide for SQL Server 2025 Standard Developer on a Windows Server VPS. Covers winget setup, Custom wizard, tempdb, firewall, and post-install CU application.

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run your software14 min read·Updated Apr 20, 2026

Self-Host QuickBooks Desktop Multi-User on a Windows Server VPS (2026 Guide)

How to install QuickBooks Desktop in multi-user mode on a Raff Windows Server VPS. Covers QBDSM setup, dynamic ports, firewall, Windows users, RDS CALs, and what Intuit's docs don't emphasize — based on real end-to-end testing on Raff infrastructure.

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comparisons9 min read·Updated Apr 20, 2026

Windows Server 2019 vs 2022 vs 2025: Which Version to Choose in 2026

Server 2022 mainstream support ends October 2026, so Server 2025 is the better choice for new deployments. The exceptions — when 2022 or even 2019 still win.

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getting started6 min read·Updated Apr 20, 2026

Connect to a Windows VPS via RDP (Windows, macOS, Linux, Mobile)

Step-by-step RDP connection from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android to a Raff Windows Server 2025 VPS, plus the five errors that block first logins.

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