What kinds of CALs are there?
There are two types of Microsoft CAL Suites:
- Microsoft Core CAL Suite.
- Microsoft Enterprise CAL Suite, which includes all of the functionality of the Microsoft Core CAL Suite.
Are Windows Server CALs version specific?
No. CALs must be the same version as—or a more recent version of—the server software they are accessing.
What are Windows Server CALs?
A Windows Server Client Access License (CAL) is a license that gives a user or device the right to access services, such as printing or access to a file share, from a server running the Windows Server operating system (OS). Microsoft offers device CALs and user CALs.
How many Windows Server CALs do I need?
Client Access Licenses (CALs) You have to pay for each person or each device (each client) that you want to allow access the server or use of some service the server provides. You only need 1 CAL per user or per device regardless of how many servers you actually have.
What is the difference between user CAL and device CAL?
Device CALs are ideal for customers with multiple users for one device, such as shift workers. A User CAL is a license for every named user to access a server (from any device) regardless of the number of devices they use.
What is a WS CAL?
A Windows Server CAL is the license that gives users and devices the right to access a server installed with Microsoft Windows Server software.
Do I need both user CALs and RDS CALs?
If the RDS CAL is available, the RDSH server accepts the connection from the user and starts a session. When it comes to determining the right number of licenses, it’s worth noting that you need a Windows Server CAL and an RDS CAL for each user or device.
Do I need both server CAL and RDS CAL?
No. CALs must be the same version as—or a more recent version of—the server software they are accessing. Desktop Services? Remote Desktop Services requires a Windows Server 2012 CAL and an RDS CAL for each user or device.