{"product_id":"windows-server-2025-rds-20-device-cals","title":"Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services – 20 Device CAL | Instant Digital Delivery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWindows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services – 20 Device CAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLicense up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e to connect to your Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services environment with the \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft RDS 20 Device Client Access License (CAL)\u003c\/strong\u003e. RDS CALs are a mandatory Microsoft licensing requirement for any device accessing Windows Server 2025 via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) — without them, your deployment is out of compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 20-pack is ideal for organizations with shared workstations, kiosk terminals, or fixed-device environments. Delivered instantly as a digital license. No physical media. No waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is an RDS Device CAL?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRemote Desktop Services Device CAL\u003c\/strong\u003e grants a specific device the right to access Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services, regardless of how many users log in from that device. 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