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Microsoft SPLA Partner ⭐ Microsoft Indirect Partner

Official Microsoft Licensing Partner — SPLA & Indirect

OBHost is an officially authorized Microsoft SPLA Partner and Microsoft Indirect Partner. We offer genuine Microsoft licenses — monthly SPLA licenses for hosting/VPS environments, and one-time/annual Indirect licenses for servers, hardware, and software deployments.

Windows Server SQL Server Exchange Server SharePoint RDS CALs Microsoft 365 Office LTSC Windows CALs
  • Official Microsoft SPLA Partner — monthly usage-based licensing for hosters
  • Microsoft Indirect Partner — one-time & annual licenses for servers/hardware
  • All licenses are 100% genuine, volume-licensed, and fully activated
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, RDS & more
  • Competitive partner pricing — cheaper than retail Microsoft Store
  • Instant license key delivery after order confirmation
  • Expert licensing guidance — choose the right product for your needs
Microsoft Licensed Partner
SPLA
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Indirect
Volume Licensing
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Microsoft SPLA + Indirect Partner
Our Microsoft Partnership

Two Official Microsoft Partnerships

OBHost holds two distinct Microsoft authorizations — SPLA for service providers and cloud/VPS environments, and Indirect for traditional perpetual/volume licensing.

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Microsoft SPLA Partner
Service Provider License Agreement

SPLA allows OBHost to offer Microsoft software to customers on a monthly per-use basis — ideal for VPS, dedicated servers, and cloud-hosted applications.

  • Monthly usage-based billing — pay only for what's used
  • License Windows Server on your VPS/hosting infrastructure
  • SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint via SPLA
  • RDS CALs for Remote Desktop Services
  • No upfront costs — flexible per-user or per-processor
  • Fully compliant Microsoft licensing for hosted environments
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Microsoft Indirect Partner
Volume Licensing — One-Time & Annual

As a Microsoft Indirect Partner (CSP Indirect Reseller), OBHost resells Microsoft software through official volume licensing — covering perpetual and annual subscriptions.

  • One-time (perpetual) licenses for Windows Server, SQL Server, Office
  • Annual subscription licensing for Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • Server hardware pairing — license new or existing servers
  • OEM and Volume licensing available
  • Official partner pricing — cheaper than retail
  • Full license transfer rights and genuine product keys

SPLA vs Indirect — Which do I need?

🖥️ Choose SPLA if you...
  • Run a VPS or cloud hosting business
  • Need Windows Server on virtual machines
  • Host customer applications or databases
  • Want monthly pay-as-you-go licensing
  • Need SQL Server for hosted databases
📋 Choose Indirect if you...
  • Buying a new server and need OS license
  • Want perpetual/one-time software licenses
  • Need Office LTSC for a business PC/server
  • Want annual Microsoft 365 for your company
  • Hardware OEM licensing for bare-metal servers
All Microsoft Products

Microsoft Products & Pricing

All prices are indicative partner pricing. Contact us for an exact quote — final pricing depends on license type, quantity, and server specs.

ProductEditionLicense TypeCores / VMsTypeEst. PriceOrder
Windows Server 2025DatacenterSPLA MonthlyUnlimited VMs / 2 cores SPLA ~$35–$60/proc/mo Get Quote
Windows Server 2025StandardSPLA Monthly2 VMs per 2 cores SPLA ~$12–$18/proc/mo Get Quote
Windows Server 2025DatacenterIndirect PerpetualUnlimited VMs Indirect ~$6,155 (16-core) Get Quote
Windows Server 2025StandardIndirect Perpetual2 VMs Indirect ~$1,069 (16-core) Get Quote
Windows Server 2022DatacenterSPLA MonthlyUnlimited VMs / 2 cores SPLA ~$30–$55/proc/mo Get Quote
Windows Server 2022StandardSPLA Monthly2 VMs per 2 cores SPLA ~$10–$16/proc/mo Get Quote
Windows Server 2022EssentialsIndirect PerpetualUp to 25 users Indirect ~$501 (10-core) Get Quote

* SPLA is per-processor/month. Indirect perpetual is one-time. Windows Server requires CALs for user access.

ProductEditionLicense TypeLicensing ModelTypeEst. PriceOrder
SQL Server 2022EnterpriseSPLA MonthlyPer Core (2-core min) SPLA ~$1,800/core/mo Get Quote
SQL Server 2022StandardSPLA MonthlyPer Core or Server+CAL SPLA ~$185/core/mo Get Quote
SQL Server 2022Web EditionSPLA MonthlyPer Core (hosting only) SPLA ~$15/core/mo Get Quote
SQL Server 2022EnterpriseIndirect PerpetualPer Core (2-core min) Indirect ~$14,256 (2-core) Get Quote
SQL Server 2022StandardIndirect PerpetualPer Core (2-core min) Indirect ~$3,586 (2-core) Get Quote
SQL Server 2022DeveloperIndirectDev/testing only Indirect Free Get Quote
SQL Server 2019StandardSPLA MonthlyPer Core or Server+CAL SPLA ~$165/core/mo Get Quote

* SQL Web Edition is hosting-only via SPLA. Developer edition is free for dev/test — not for production.

ProductEditionLicense TypeNotesTypeEst. PriceOrder
Exchange Server 2019StandardSPLA MonthlyPer server + user CALs SPLA ~$45/server/mo Get Quote
Exchange Server 2019EnterpriseSPLA MonthlyPer server + user CALs SPLA ~$130/server/mo Get Quote
Exchange Server 2019StandardIndirect PerpetualServer license + CALs Indirect ~$809/server Get Quote
Exchange Server 2019EnterpriseIndirect PerpetualServer license + CALs Indirect ~$4,024/server Get Quote
Exchange CAL StandardPer User CALSPLA / IndirectRequired per mailbox user SPLA ~$8/user/mo Get Quote
Exchange CAL EnterprisePer User CALSPLA / IndirectEnterprise features SPLA ~$38/user/mo Get Quote
SharePoint Server 2019StandardIndirect PerpetualPer server + CALs Indirect ~$5,996/server Get Quote
SharePoint Server 2019EnterpriseIndirect PerpetualPer server + CALs Indirect ~$21,982/server Get Quote

* Exchange and SharePoint require both a Server license AND CALs per user. Microsoft recommends Exchange Online (M365) for new deployments.

ProductCAL TypeLicense TypePerTypeEst. PriceOrder
RDS User CALRemote Desktop ServicesSPLA MonthlyPer User/Month SPLA ~$10/user/mo Get Quote
RDS Device CALRemote Desktop ServicesSPLA MonthlyPer Device/Month SPLA ~$10/device/mo Get Quote
RDS User CALRemote Desktop ServicesIndirect PerpetualPer User (one-time) Indirect ~$220/user Get Quote
Windows Server CALUser CALSPLA MonthlyPer User/Month SPLA ~$4/user/mo Get Quote
Windows Server CALDevice CALSPLA MonthlyPer Device/Month SPLA ~$4/device/mo Get Quote
Windows Server CALUser CALIndirect PerpetualPer User (one-time) Indirect ~$42/user Get Quote
SQL Server CALUser CALSPLA MonthlyPer User/Month SPLA ~$15/user/mo Get Quote

* RDS CALs are required for each user/device connecting to Remote Desktop sessions — in addition to Windows Server licenses.

ProductPlanLicense TypeIncludesTypePriceOrder
Microsoft 365 Business BasicPer User/MonthIndirect CSP50 GB mailbox, Teams, web Office apps Indirect $6/user/mo Get Quote
Microsoft 365 Business StandardPer User/MonthIndirect CSPDesktop Office, Teams, recording Indirect $12.50/user/mo Get Quote
Microsoft 365 Business PremiumPer User/MonthIndirect CSPStandard + Defender + Intune Indirect $22/user/mo Get Quote
Microsoft 365 E3Per User/MonthIndirect CSPEnterprise compliance + security Indirect ~$36/user/mo Get Quote
Office LTSC 2024Professional PlusIndirect Perpetual1 device, one-time Indirect ~$439/device Get Quote
Office LTSC 2024StandardIndirect Perpetual1 device, one-time Indirect ~$299/device Get Quote
Microsoft 365 Apps (SPLA)Per User/MonthSPLA MonthlyHosted Office apps via SPLA SPLA ~$12/user/mo Get Quote

* Office LTSC is perpetual (one-time) — no cloud services included. M365 CSP is monthly/annual subscription. Annual commitment pricing shown.

ProductEdition / TypeLicense TypeNotesTypeEst. PriceOrder
Windows 10/11 VDAVirtual Desktop AccessSPLA MonthlyFor hosted Windows desktop environments SPLA ~$10/user/mo Get Quote
Windows 10/11 ProOEM LicenseIndirect OEMPer device, hardware-bound Indirect ~$199/device Get Quote
Microsoft Defender for BusinessPer User/MonthIndirect CSPUp to 300 users, endpoint security Indirect ~$3/user/mo Get Quote
Microsoft Intune Plan 1Per User/MonthIndirect CSPDevice management — MDM/MAM Indirect ~$8/user/mo Get Quote
Azure Active Directory P1Per User/MonthIndirect CSPEntra ID — SSO, conditional access Indirect ~$6/user/mo Get Quote
Microsoft Teams PhonePer User/MonthIndirect CSPBusiness phone system with Teams Indirect ~$8/user/mo Get Quote
Dynamics 365 Business CentralPer User/MonthIndirect CSPERP for SMBs Indirect ~$70/user/mo Get Quote

* VDA licenses required for accessing Windows virtual desktops on non-Windows-licensed devices. OEM licenses are hardware-bound and non-transferable.

Need an exact price quote?

Microsoft licensing can be complex — product edition, core count, CALs, and deployment model all affect the final price. Contact our licensing team for a precise quote tailored to your exact needs.

When Do You Need SPLA vs Indirect?

Common Use Cases

From VPS hosting to dedicated server deployments — here's when to use each licensing model.

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Windows VPS Hosting

Running Windows Server on KVM/VMware VPS for customer-facing hosting. Requires SPLA license — billed monthly per processor.

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SQL Database Hosting

Hosting SQL Server databases for customers or applications on your VPS/dedicated. SPLA Web Edition (cheap) or Standard/Enterprise.

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Email Server (Exchange)

Self-hosted Exchange on a dedicated server. Requires Exchange Server license + CALs per mailbox user.

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Remote Desktop (RDS)

Allowing users to connect to a remote Windows desktop. Requires Windows Server + RDS CALs per user or device.

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New Server Deployment

Buying a physical server and need Windows Server OS. Use Indirect perpetual OEM license — one-time cost, hardware-bound.

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Microsoft 365 for Business

Giving employees Microsoft 365 subscriptions (Outlook, Teams, Office apps). CSP Indirect monthly or annual billing.

Why OBHost for Microsoft Licensing

The Numbers That Matter

10+
Years of Experience
Helping customers get compliant, cost-effective Microsoft licenses since 2014
2
Official MS Partnerships
Both SPLA and Indirect authorizations — covering every Microsoft licensing scenario
200K+
Customers Worldwide
Trusted by over 200,000 customers globally across hosting and software
24/7
Licensing Support
Expert team available for licensing guidance, quotes, and compliance questions
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Need a server to run these licenses on?

OBHost offers KVM Linux and Windows VPS, plus dedicated servers — hosted in Germany. Pair your Microsoft SPLA or Indirect license with OBHost infrastructure for a complete, compliant, fully-managed stack.

Common Questions

Microsoft Licensing — FAQ

Everything about Microsoft SPLA, Indirect, Windows Server, SQL Server, and CAL licensing from OBHost.

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SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement) is Microsoft's licensing program for companies that host software services for third parties. If you run a VPS hosting business, offer hosted applications, or provide software-as-a-service on Microsoft infrastructure, you need SPLA licenses. SPLA is billed monthly based on actual usage — ideal for hosting environments where customer count fluctuates. OBHost is an authorized SPLA partner, meaning we can legally provide SPLA licenses for deploying Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, and more on your VPS or dedicated hardware.

Microsoft Indirect Partner (CSP Indirect Reseller) allows OBHost to resell Microsoft products through official volume licensing. This covers: Microsoft 365 (Business Basic, Standard, Premium, Enterprise) on monthly/annual subscriptions; Office LTSC perpetual licenses for PCs and servers; Windows Server OEM/perpetual licenses for physical hardware; and add-on licenses like Defender, Intune, and Azure AD. As an Indirect Partner, OBHost gets official Microsoft partner pricing — cheaper than Microsoft Store retail.

SPLA: Monthly, usage-based, designed for service providers and hosters. Pay per-processor or per-user each month. Best for VPS hosting businesses. Can be stopped/scaled any time. Indirect CSP: Monthly or annual subscription — or one-time perpetual. Best for businesses deploying software on their own servers or for employees. Perpetual: One-time purchase, hardware-bound (OEM). No ongoing cost but tied to specific hardware — no upgrade rights to next version included.

Yes, for most server products. Windows Server, SQL Server (Server+CAL model), Exchange Server, and SharePoint all require both: a Server License AND Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each user or device that accesses the server. For example, to run Exchange Server for 50 employees, you need: 1x Exchange Server license + 50x Exchange CALs. The alternative for SQL Server is the Per-Core model — more expensive per unit but covers unlimited users.

SPLA licenses are tied to a specific SPLA Service Provider (OBHost in this case) and can only be deployed on hardware that the service provider operates or controls. If you are running your own hardware or a third-party VPS not hosted by OBHost, you would need your own SPLA agreement directly with Microsoft, or use Indirect/retail licenses. If you are using OBHost VPS or dedicated servers, our SPLA licensing covers your deployments.

For CSP/Indirect Microsoft 365 subscriptions and most software licenses, delivery is typically within 1–4 business hours after order and payment confirmation. For SPLA licenses on OBHost infrastructure, activation is coordinated with your server provisioning. Large-volume or complex licensing orders may require a brief review period. Our licensing team is available to assist with any delivery queries.
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