{"product_id":"windows-server-2016-remote-desktop-cal-license-guide","title":"Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop CAL License","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Server 2016 Remote Desktop CAL License\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the client access rights needed to legally connect users or devices to Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2016. This page explains what an RDS CAL is and when you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is an RDS CAL?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Remote Desktop Services CAL is a license that lets a user or device open a remote desktop session or run hosted apps on a Windows Server. It is separate from the Windows Server license and from standard Windows Server CALs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Do You Need One?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou host desktops or applications on Windows Server 2016 for remote users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff connect from home, branch offices or mobile devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou run a Remote Desktop Session Host beyond the two administrative connections Windows Server includes for management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLicensing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows Server 2016 and standard Windows Server CALs are required and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRDS CALs are installed on your Remote Desktop Licensing server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2016 RDS CALs cover Windows Server 2016 and earlier hosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need one CAL per connection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need one CAL per licensed user or device, not per simultaneous session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Microsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52168836251912,"sku":"WS2016-RDS-CAL-LICENSE","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-cal-license-7150385.png?v=1787844704","url":"https:\/\/softwarekeep.digital\/products\/windows-server-2016-remote-desktop-cal-license-guide","provider":"Softwarekeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}