Windows Server 2008 (R2) Remote Desktop CALs – Device

Windows Server 2008 (R2) Remote Desktop CALs (Device): per-device access licences for existing terminal and RDS environments

Windows Server 2008 (R2) Remote Desktop CALs (Device) are per-device access licences for remote sessions on servers of the Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 generation. Under Windows Server 2008, the corresponding role is called Terminal Server; under Windows Server 2008 R2, Remote Desktop Session Host. The licences are intended for existing environments in which applications or desktops are still provided via such a server, for example for thin clients or shared workstations.

Per-device licensing

A Device CAL is assigned to a device. Several users may establish remote sessions via a licensed device, for example at a workstation used in shifts. The licensing mode determines which type of CALs a server requests: under Windows Server 2008, it is set in Terminal Services Configuration; under Windows Server 2008 R2, in Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration or via Group Policy. For Device CALs, select ‘Per Device’. The CALs themselves are installed on an activated licence server, which issues them to the devices.

The Remote Desktop CAL supplements the Windows Server CAL, which is required for access to the server unless the Microsoft Product Terms provide for an exception. According to Microsoft, the following applies to versions: CALs of an older Windows Server version may not be used for a newer version, whereas newer CALs cover older versions. The licence server must be able to process CALs of this version, which means it must have at least the same Windows Server version. Before purchasing, please therefore check the version of your session host and your licence server.

Buy Windows Server 2008 (R2) Remote Desktop CALs (Device): licence and scope of delivery

You select the number of Device CALs via the product variant: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 750 or 1,000. The licensed devices are counted, not the concurrent sessions. The quantity in the shopping basket remains at one. Server software and Windows Server CALs are not included. The scope of delivery includes:

• Windows Server 2008 (R2) Remote Desktop Device CALs in the selected number
• the License Server ID (SPK) and the License Key Pack ID (LKP) for activation on the licence server
• instructions for activation (see Activating RDS CALs and VDI licences and Guides and FAQ)

Delivery is digital once your payment has been received. To provide the activation data, we need the Product ID of your activated licence server; it is not a Windows product key. You submit the Product ID with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal using your order number and billing email address. The License Server ID and License Key Pack ID are then available there for your order.

If you have any questions about activation on the licence server, our Support team is available around the clock by email. For larger environments, there are offers for businesses, schools and public authorities in the B2B Area. You will find server licences and further access licences in the category Windows Server and under Operating Systems.