Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2025 — Device CALs

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2025 gives organizations secure, centralized access to Windows desktops and business applications — optimized for modern, hybrid work. With Device Client Access Licenses (CALs), you license the computers that connect to your Remote Desktop environment instead of individual users, making it ideal for shared workspaces and shift-based operations.

IMPORTANT: This license is for DEVICE CALs.
Choose Device CALs when multiple users share the same workstation, terminal, or kiosk.

Why Choose RDS 2025?

Secure Access — Anywhere Work Happens

Deliver desktops and apps from a centrally managed Windows Server environment — protected by the latest security features in Windows Server 2025.

Designed for Shared Devices

License each device once. Anyone who signs in from that machine is covered — perfect for offices, schools, warehouses, call centers, and labs.

Stronger Security & Performance

RDS 2025 builds on the improvements in Windows Server 2025, including hardened encryption, improved authentication, and more efficient remote session handling.

Hybrid & Cloud-Ready

Easily integrate with Azure, on-prem, or hybrid deployments — without changing how your CALs are assigned.

Core RDS Components (when properly licensed)

Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH): Streams desktops and applications
Remote Desktop Licensing: Issues and tracks CALs
Remote Desktop Gateway: Secure HTTPS-based remote access
Remote Desktop Web Access: Browser access to apps and desktops
Connection Broker: Reconnects users and balances sessions

CALs provide access rights. A valid Windows Server 2025 license is still required for the server.

RDS 2025 — DEVICE CALs Explained

A Device CAL is assigned to one physical device.

Anyone who logs in from that licensed device — employee, contractor, student, or guest — can access your remote environment without needing additional user licenses.

Choose Device CALs when:

Multiple workers share the same machines
Staff use fixed terminals or kiosks
You want predictable, hardware-based licensing
Environments rotate users across limited devices

(If individuals use multiple devices, User CALs may be more cost-effective.)

RDS 2025 vs Previous Versions

Improved encryption and identity protection
Better performance over WAN and VPN connections
Enhanced administrative tools and monitoring
Built to align with modern, secure Windows Server 2025 deployments

Organizations upgrading from RDS 2016/2019/2022 benefit from improved reliability, stronger security baselines, and more flexible remote access.

Activation & Deployment — Simple Steps

With your purchase of RDS 2025 Device CALs, you’ll receive:

Your RDS license key
Activation instructions
Guidance for assigning CALs to devices

Basic setup workflow:

Install the Remote Desktop Licensing role on Windows Server 2025.
Activate the Licensing Server with Microsoft.
Enter your Device CAL key.
Assign CALs to the devices that will connect.

Once activated, licensed devices can securely access published apps and desktops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need Windows Server licenses?
Yes. CALs cover access rights; the server itself must also be licensed.

Can I mix Device and User CALs?
Absolutely. Many organizations mix CAL types for different departments.

Are Device CALs good for shared workstations?
Yes — they are built specifically for shared-device scenarios.

Do Device CALs work with virtual desktops and published apps?
Yes. They apply to session-based desktops, published apps, and VDI setups.

Can remote users connect over the internet?
Yes — through Remote Desktop Gateway and secure HTTPS connections.

Why RDS 2025 Device CALs?

Ideal for shared, fixed workstations
Lower licensing complexity
Centralized security and management
Scales easily as devices are added
Built for modern environments powered by Windows Server 2025

Give your organization secure, reliable remote access — while keeping licensing simple and cost-efficient.

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