What is the difference between CAL license and RD cal license?

Fahrid F 191 Reputation points
2021-03-29T11:28:29.063+00:00

I just wanted to know about these mentioned license because some of the applications requires both the licenses.

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  1. Dave Patrick 425.8K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-29T12:42:27.213+00:00
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  2. Grace HE 1,236 Reputation points
    2021-03-30T06:56:24.627+00:00

    Hi,
    Thank you for posting your query. According to your description, here are some hints for you.

    A Windows Server CAL is a license that allows customers to access Windows Server. CALs are used in conjunction with Microsoft Windows Server OS licenses to allow Users and/or Devices to access and utilize the services of that server OS:
    • User CALs allow a single user access to Windows Server from an unlimited number of devices
    • Device CALs allow an unlimited number of users to access Windows Server from a single device

    When comes to RDS CAL, it is different than CALs stated above but required for users or devices that want to utilize Remote Desktop Service functionality on Windows Server, which also consists of types of Per Device and Per User.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-client-access-license

    Best Regards,
    Grace

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