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Windows Server 2012 R2
Remote Desktop Services Licensing Data Sheet
RDS CAL versions
An older version RDS CAL cannot be used to access a
newer version of the corresponding server software. The
only exception to this rule is when the newer server
software is an R2 release. For example, a Windows Server
2012 RDS CAL can be used to access Windows Server
2012 R2 server software.
newer version of the corresponding server software. The
only exception to this rule is when the newer server
software is an R2 release. For example, a Windows Server
2012 RDS CAL can be used to access Windows Server
2012 R2 server software.
On the other hand, a newer version RDS CAL can be used
to access an older version of the server software as
defined in the interoperability matrix at:
to access an older version of the server software as
defined in the interoperability matrix at:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I license Windows desktop operating
system with VDI?
A: If you are accessing the virtual Client OS (Windows)
through your VDI infrastructure, it always requires a
license regardless of the VDI technology used, whether
RDS, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View or others. For
example, pooled and personal virtual machine based
deployments access Windows Client desktops, and hence
they require a Windows license for the virtual desktop in
addition to the RDS license.
system with VDI?
A: If you are accessing the virtual Client OS (Windows)
through your VDI infrastructure, it always requires a
license regardless of the VDI technology used, whether
RDS, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View or others. For
example, pooled and personal virtual machine based
deployments access Windows Client desktops, and hence
they require a Windows license for the virtual desktop in
addition to the RDS license.
Windows for virtual desktops is licensed by access device.
In the case of a primary work device, Software Assurance
(SA) is recommended if the device uses Windows Pro, or
else Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) is recommended if it is
a thin-client or a non-Windows device. If the device is a
secondary work device then a Companion Subscription
License (CSL) is recommended.
In the case of a primary work device, Software Assurance
(SA) is recommended if the device uses Windows Pro, or
else Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) is recommended if it is
a thin-client or a non-Windows device. If the device is a
secondary work device then a Companion Subscription
License (CSL) is recommended.
For details, please read the following:
Q: How do I license Microsoft Office in an RDS
environment?
A: If you are accessing any proprietary application
through your VDI infrastructure, it may require a license
in addition to the RDS license.
environment?
A: If you are accessing any proprietary application
through your VDI infrastructure, it may require a license
in addition to the RDS license.
Microsoft licenses its on-premises desktop applications
on a per-device basis. Per-device licensing means a
customer must obtain a license for each device on or
from which the product is used or accessed. For example,
when a desktop application is accessed remotely across
an organization using Windows Server Remote Desktop
Services, a separate desktop application license is
generally required for each device from which the
application is accessed.
on a per-device basis. Per-device licensing means a
customer must obtain a license for each device on or
from which the product is used or accessed. For example,
when a desktop application is accessed remotely across
an organization using Windows Server Remote Desktop
Services, a separate desktop application license is
generally required for each device from which the
application is accessed.
To learn more about licensing Microsoft Office on RDS,
please read:
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