Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL – Access License for One Device

The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL is an access license for a specific device that accesses Remote Desktop Services in a Windows Server 2022 environment. Unlike the User CAL, it does not license an individual user, but rather 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, checkout areas, training rooms, or thin-client environments. If multiple people use the same device to access central applications or desktops, the RDS 2022 Device CAL is often an economical and straightforward solution.

What is a Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL?

An RDS Device CAL entitles a specific device to access Remote Desktop Services under Windows Server 2022. It does not matter which user uses this device. The crucial factor is that the device has a valid Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 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 2022 Device CAL for this device may be sufficient. Individual users do not require an additional RDS User CAL for access via this licensed device.

Who is the Microsoft RDS 2022 Device CAL suitable for?

• Companies with shared workstations
• Shift operations in production, warehousing, or service
• Reception areas, checkout 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 when multiple users share the same device. The User CAL, on the other hand, is useful when a single 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 multiple employees use the same thin client, workstation PC, or terminal, a Device CAL is often the appropriate choice. If, however, 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 2022 CAL needed for?

A Remote Desktop Services CAL is additionally required when users or devices access remote desktop services. This applies, for example, to terminal server sessions, RemoteApp applications, or centrally provided desktops in a Windows Server 2022 environment.

Important: An RDS CAL does not replace a Windows Server CAL. Access to Windows Server services may additionally require an appropriate Windows Server CAL. The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL exclusively regulates a device's access rights to Remote Desktop Services.

Typical Application Areas

• Access to terminal servers and central enterprise applications
• RemoteApp deployment for individual programs
• Shared workstations and thin clients
• Shift operation with multiple users per device
• Central desktop environments in companies
• IT environments with Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services

Available Bundle Sizes

Our Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CALs are available in various quantities. This allows companies to select their access licenses to match the number of devices and expand flexibly if needed.

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

Your Advantages with the Microsoft RDS 2022 Device CAL

• Device-based access license for Remote Desktop Services 2022
• 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 device
• Suitable for shift operations, warehouses, production, reception, and training rooms
• Compatible with Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services environments

Licensing Note

Use requires a correspondingly configured Windows Server 2022 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, additional Windows Server CALs or other product-specific access licenses may be required.

Conclusion

The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2022 Device CAL is the right choice for companies that want to license devices instead of 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.