RDS CALs 2019 (Remote Desktop Services)

What are Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019?

Remote Desktop Services 2019, 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: 

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Windows Server

• Microsoft Sharepoint Server

• Microsoft Exchange Server

• Microsoft RDS

RDS CALs are 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?

CAL stands for "Client Access License" and is a license that allows the client (the business owner) to grant access to its employees. There are two CALs that you can choose from - User CAL and Device CAL. As the names suggest, the first is bound to an employee and the second provides devices with access to the server. 

What is an RDS User CAL?

With a User CAL license you pay for each user who accesses the server. For example, if one of your employees needs access to the server via multiple and different devices, such as a laptop, iPad, smartphone and/or PC, that user needs only one User CAL license. This can be purchased in addition to the Server license. User CALs are the right choice for companies who have more devices than employees who need access to the server.