RDS CALs 2016 (Remote Desktop Services)

What are Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2016?

Remote Desktop Services 2016, also called RDS CAL, are a part of the Microsoft licensing model. An RDS CAL (Client Access License), as the name suggests, is the authorization to access the server and use its services remotely. Depending on whether the RDS CAL allows a person or a device to access the server, the CAL can be either User CAL or Device CAL. In principle, your employees can work anywhere, anytime and from any device. Remote Desktop Service CALs are available for the following Microsoft licenses: 

• Windows Server

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Microsoft Sharepoint Server

• Microsoft RDS

• Microsoft Exchange Server

The workstation of RDS consists of a Windows desktop (desktop) installed not on the local computer, but on a server elsewhere (remote) or a remote desktop.It is an ideal solution for organizations to provide access to their servers and network. As long as there is an Internet connection, employees can work on the corporate network.

What is a CAL license?

The abbreviation CAL refers to "Client Access License," and this is a license that allows the client (the business owner) to provide access to their employees. For this, the client has a choice between two different Windows Server CALs; User CAL and Device CAL.

What is an RDS Device CAL?

Device CAL licensing allows a certain device to access the services of a server. Device CALs are especially useful for organizations with fewer devices than employees who need access to a server’s services.This is mainly the case because Device CALs in this instance are more cost-efficient.

What is an RDS User CAL?

RDS User CAL is  a license that allows users to remotely access the server. As this license is connected to the users instead of the devices, one user can remotely access the server with one RDS User CAL from multiple devices. This means that if you have fewer users than devices, you can opt for an RDS User CAL.