Do I need server CALs and RDS CALs?

Remote Desktop Services requires a Windows Server CAL and an RDS CAL for each user/device.

Does Windows Server 2012 require CALs?

Windows Server 2012 User and Device CALs A Client Access License (CAL) is required for each employee, or each employee device, that accesses a Windows Server installation. Windows Server CALs can be used in one of two licensing modes: per user/per device or per server.

Are user CALs and RDS CALs the same?

No. CALs must be the same version as—or a more recent version of—the server software they are accessing. Desktop Services? Remote Desktop Services requires a Windows Server 2012 CAL and an RDS CAL for each user or device.

Does RDP CAL require Windows CAL as well?

You will need to purchase both a VDA license (which might be covered by Windows 10 Enterprise E3 or E5) as well as an RDS CAL. You will not need the Windows Server CAL, however.

How long do RDS CALs last?

You cannot revoke any RDS CALs. Temporary RDS CALs are valid for 52–89 days. Temporary RDS CALs are not available. RDS CALs cannot be overallocated.

How much do RDS CALs cost?

Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

License Price Quantity Required
RDS CAL $10 per month per User

What is the difference between user CAL and device CAL?

Device CALs are ideal for customers with multiple users for one device, such as shift workers. A User CAL is a license for every named user to access a server (from any device) regardless of the number of devices they use.

Do I need to buy CALs for each server?

Client Access Licenses (CALs) You have to pay for each person or each device (each client) that you want to allow access the server or use of some service the server provides. You only need 1 CAL per user or per device regardless of how many servers you actually have.

Why do I need RDS CALs?

An RDS CAL is a license that allows users/devices to access and utilize Windows Server published resources, such as Windows applications, desktops and files. This license model provides a way to pay for capacity used: the more users or devices accessing your resources, the more RDS CALs you require.

What is RDS Per user CAL?

Understanding the RDS CAL model

Per Device Per User
RDS CALs are physically assigned to each device. RDS CALs are assigned to a user in Active Directory.
RDS CALs are tracked by the license server. RDS CALs are tracked by the license server.

What is a Microsoft RDS CAL?