{"product_id":"products-windows-server-rds-cal-user","title":"Windows Server RDS CAL – User","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eWindows Server RDS CAL (User)\u003c\/strong\u003e grants a named user the right to access a Windows Server via Remote Desktop Services (RDS) – regardless of how many devices are used for access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eThis option is particularly suitable for companies where employees work with multiple devices, such as desktop PCs, laptops, or mobile devices. A User CAL is device-independent and therefore offers maximum flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e The service is provided digitally. After purchase, you will receive all the necessary information for use and activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e This RDS CAL is intended for Windows Server 2025 and can also be used with older Windows Server versions (2022, 2019, 2016). It cannot be used with future server versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e Usage requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e - Installed Windows Server with Remote Desktop Services enabled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e Valid Windows Server CALs are also required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e RDS CALs are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003enot replacement CALs\u003c\/strong\u003e , but an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eextension.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e -Suitable for Windows Server 2019 and 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e Mini-FAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eIs this version compatible with all MS Server versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e Yes, this version is backward compatible with all previous Windows Server versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eWhat is an RDS CAL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e An RDS CAL (Remote Desktop Services Client Access License) allows access to a Windows Server via remote desktop connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eWhat is the difference between User CAL and Device CAL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e A User CAL is tied to a user and can be used by multiple devices. A Device CAL is tied to a single device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eIs a regular server CAL sufficient?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e No. Remote Desktop access always requires RDS CALs in addition to Server CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eHow is the delivery made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e The service will be provided exclusively digitally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e Comparison block: User CAL vs. Device CAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e RDS User-CAL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e-Access per user\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e -Use of multiple devices possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e Ideal for modern, flexible workplaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e RDS Device CAL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e -Access per device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e - Unlimited users per device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e -Suitable for shift systems or terminal PCs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e Tech Compass classification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e User-friendliness: High\u003cbr data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e Flexibility: Very high\u003cbr data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003e System control: High\u003cbr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e Scalability: Very good\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e Price\/performance ratio: Very good for multiple devices per user\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e Problems \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e Problem: Remote Desktop connection is rejected\u003cbr data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e Solution: Check if enough RDS CALs are installed and assigned to the server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e Problem: License warning on the server\u003cbr data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e Solution: Configure the RDS license server correctly and check the CAL type (User vs. Device).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003e Legal notice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e This is a digital activation or access authorization for Remote Desktop Services. 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