{"product_id":"windows-server-2016-rds-5-user-cal","title":"Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 5 User CAL – Digital License","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 5 User CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e gives five named users the right to connect to your Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Session Host and access desktops and apps from the office, home or on the road. Delivered digitally, it is a simple way to license a small team for remote work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This License Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of \u003cstrong\u003e5 RDS User CALs\u003c\/strong\u003e for Windows Server 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach CAL is assigned to one \u003cstrong\u003euser\u003c\/strong\u003e, who can connect from any number of devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter running the Remote Desktop Services role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital delivery, so there is no physical media to wait for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and mid-size businesses, IT administrators, remote teams and branch offices that want staff to work securely from any device on a central Windows Server 2016 machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Licensing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRDS CALs are an \u003cstrong\u003eadd-on\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Windows Server 2016 license is required and is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser CALs are per named user, not per concurrent connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCALs are installed on your Remote Desktop Licensing server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion matters: 2016 RDS CALs cover Windows Server 2016 and earlier hosts. Newer server versions need newer CALs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed more users? Add more packs to reach the headcount you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a User CAL or a Device CAL?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a User CAL. Each of the 5 licenses is assigned to one person, who can then connect from multiple devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include Windows Server 2016?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You need a Windows Server 2016 license separately. This product adds the Remote Desktop access licenses on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these concurrent connections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Licensing is per named user, so plan for one CAL per person who will use the remote desktop service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with Windows Server 2019 or 2022?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Those versions need RDS CALs of the same or a newer version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52168836481288,"sku":"WS2016-RDS-5USER-CAL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2282\/7016\/files\/microsoft-windows-server-2016-remote-desktop-5-user-cal.png?v=1787845711","url":"https:\/\/softwarekeep.digital\/products\/windows-server-2016-rds-5-user-cal","provider":"Softwarekeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}