Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL – Access License for a Device

The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL is an access license for a specific device that accesses Remote Desktop Services in a Windows Server 2019 environment. Unlike the User CAL, it does not license an individual user, but the device itself. This allows multiple employees to access a remote desktop or terminal server environment via the same licensed device.

This licensing model is particularly suitable for companies where workstations are shared. Typical application areas include shift operations, production, warehouses, workshops, reception areas, cash registers, training rooms, or thin client environments. If several people use the same device to access central applications or desktops, the RDS 2019 Device CAL is often an economical and clear solution.

What is a Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL?

An RDS Device CAL entitles a specific device to access Remote Desktop Services under Windows Server 2019. It does not matter which user uses this device. The crucial factor is that the device has a valid Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL.

Example: Multiple employees use the same PC or thin client in production, a warehouse, or at reception to access a terminal server or central RemoteApp applications. In this case, a Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL for this device may be sufficient. The individual users do not need an additional RDS User CAL for access via this licensed device.

Who is the Microsoft RDS 2019 Device CAL suitable for?

• Companies with shared workstations
• Shift operations in production, warehousing, or service
• Reception areas, POS terminals, and workshop PCs
• Schools, training rooms, and public workstations
• Thin clients, terminals, and fixed workstation systems
• Organizations with fewer devices than users

Device CAL or User CAL – which is better?

Whether an RDS Device CAL or an RDS User CAL is more suitable depends on how Remote Desktop Services are accessed in your company. The Device CAL is ideal if multiple users share the same device. The User CAL, on the other hand, is useful if one user accesses the Remote Desktop Server with multiple devices.

• RDS Device CAL: 1 device is licensed and can be used by multiple users for access.
• RDS User CAL: 1 user is licensed and can access Remote Desktop Services with multiple devices.

If several employees use the same thin client, workstation PC, or terminal, a Device CAL is often the appropriate choice. If, on the other hand, an employee accesses the terminal server with a PC, laptop, and tablet, a User CAL is usually more economical and flexible.

What is an RDS 2019 CAL needed for?

An Remote Desktop Services CAL is additionally required when users or devices access Remote Desktop Services. This includes, for example, terminal server sessions, RemoteApp applications, or centrally provided desktops in a Windows Server 2019 environment.

Important: An RDS CAL does not replace a Windows Server CAL. For access to Windows Server services, an appropriate Windows Server CAL may also be required. The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL exclusively governs a device's access rights to Remote Desktop Services.

Typical Applications

• Access to terminal servers and central business applications
• RemoteApp deployment for individual programs
• Shared workstations and thin clients
• Shift operations with multiple users per device
• Central desktop environments in businesses
• IT environments with Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to choose their access licenses according to the number of devices and expand flexibly if required.

• 1 Device CAL
• 5 Device CALs
• 10 Device CALs
• 25 Device CALs
• 50 Device CALs

Your Advantages with the Microsoft RDS 2019 Device CAL

• Device-based access license for Remote Desktop Services 2019
• Ideal for shared PCs, thin clients, and terminals
• Economical for multiple users per device
• Access to central desktops, terminal servers, and RemoteApps
• Clear licensing by devices
• Suitable for shift operations, warehouses, production, reception, and training rooms
• Compatible with Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services environments

Licensing Information

Use requires a suitably configured Windows Server 2019 environment with Remote Desktop Services. The RDS Device CAL does not include Windows Server software and does not replace a server license. Depending on the infrastructure, Windows Server CALs or other product-specific access licenses may also be required.

Conclusion

The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2019 Device CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license devices rather than individual users for access to Remote Desktop Services. Especially for shared workstations, thin clients, shift operations, or fixed workstation systems, this licensing model offers a simple and economical solution for accessing central applications and remote desktop environments.