Purchase Remote Desktop Services 2025 User CAL software licenses

Remote Desktop Services 2025 User CAL

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services 2025 User CAL (Client Access License) is essential for ensuring legal and compliant licensing in many cases. At LICENZIO, you can purchase a variety of CAL licenses, including Windows Server 2019 User CAL, RDS, SQL Server, and Exchange Server CALs, all with full documentation and traceability.

CALs are a critical component for managing enterprise networks using Microsoft’s server software. If your company uses solutions such as Windows Server, Exchange Server, or SQL Server, these licenses are necessary to allow users or devices to connect and access the server’s services. While not as widely recognized as other software licenses, CALs are vital for efficient and secure management of business environments.

What are Microsoft CALs?

Microsoft CALs (Client Access Licenses) are permissions granting users or devices the legal right to access services hosted on a Microsoft server. Unlike traditional software licenses, CALs do not allow you to run the software itself. Instead, they enable the connection and use of the server’s services. To comply with Microsoft’s licensing policies, every user or device connecting to the server must be covered by a CAL.

For instance, if your business uses Windows Server, each employee wishing to access the server’s resources will need either a User CAL or a Device CAL. This ensures that both your business and employees adhere to Microsoft’s licensing regulations, avoiding potential penalties and legal issues.

Additionally, CALs have version restrictions, meaning they allow access to systems of the same version or earlier but not to newer versions. For example, purchasing a Windows Server 2019 User CAL grants access to servers running Windows Server 2019, 2016, or 2012, but not to those running Windows Server 2022.

Types of CALs

USER CAL

A User CAL is assigned to an individual user who accesses the server, regardless of the device they use. This option is ideal for businesses where users need to access the network from multiple devices, or when users do not always use the same device. It can also be a cost-effective solution if there are more devices than users in the organization.

DEVICE CAL

A Device CAL is tied to a specific device rather than a user. This means that the machine itself is licensed, regardless of how many users use it. Device CALs are best suited for businesses where more users than devices are involved, such as in a call center where multiple employees use the same computer during different shifts.

Buy Remote Desktop Services 2025 User CAL from LICENZIO

At LICENZIO you can buy CAL for Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server and RDS up to 70% cheaper. If you need a quote for a large volume of licenses, contact us for a personalised quote.