Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2016 User CAL

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2016 User CAL – licensed flexibly for many devices. Get yours now.

The Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2016 User CAL entitles named users to access RemoteApps and full desktop sessions on Windows Server 2016. It is particularly suitable when people work with several devices – such as a PC, laptop or tablet – and need centrally provided applications.

At Software-Dealz, you get a licence-compliant perpetual licence with fast delivery by email, including instructions. If needed, our team supports you via TeamViewer, which reduces the effort of getting started and lets you move smoothly into your RDS environment.

Features

• User-based access licence (User CAL) for Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2016.
• Ideal for users with several devices: one CAL per named user.
• Supports RemoteApp delivery and full session virtualisation via the RD Session Host.
• Central management and activation via the RD Licensing Manager on the licence server.
• Secure connections through Network Level Authentication (NLA) and TLS support in the RDS infrastructure.
• Easily scalable: your CAL stock can be expanded as needed.
• Can be combined with Device CALs in mixed scenarios (not interchangeable).
• Perpetual licence with no subscription – use in line with the Microsoft licensing terms.

Benefits & value

User CALs are an economical way to license when people access from several devices. This supports home working, BYOD and mobile working, without licensing each device separately. Applications can be maintained centrally and provided as RemoteApp or a full desktop – this simplifies administration and updates.

Thanks to fast email delivery with instructions and optional support via TeamViewer, implementation time is shortened, so RDS can be put to productive use promptly.

Compatibility & licence notes

• Server version: RDS 2016 User CALs are intended for Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2016. The usual rule is that the CAL version must match the server version or be newer; using 2016 CALs on 2019/2022 is not intended.
• Additional server CAL: A Windows Server CAL is also required for general access to Windows Server services.
• User vs. Device: User CALs license a named user for any number of their devices. Device CALs license a specific device for any users. A mix is possible, but they are not interchangeable.
• Assignment & changes: Assignment is made per named user; changes are only possible to a limited extent and in line with Microsoft guidelines.
• Activation: Add the product key in the RD Licensing Manager on the licence server and assign it to the RDS hosts.
• Infrastructure note: Typical roles are RD Session Host, RD Connection Broker, RD Web Access, RD Licensing and optionally RD Gateway.

Alternatives & recommendations

Planning a different server generation or expanding your environment? Choose servers and CALs that match in version.

• Windows Server 2016 Standard – the right foundation for RDS 2016.
• Windows Server 2019 Standard – when moving to the next generation (choose CALs accordingly).
• Windows Server 2022 Standard – modern platform for current RDS scenarios.
• All Windows Server 2016 products – further server and licence components.

System requirements

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