Microsoft Standard Core RDS CAL Suite
Unlock essential Remote Desktop Services capabilities with Microsoft's Standard Core RDS CAL Suite, providing per-device access for your organization's users.
- Device Access: Coverage for up to 15 devices requiring access to Remote Desktop Services.
- Feature Entitlement: Access to core Remote Desktop Services features for enhanced user productivity.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your organization meets Microsoft licensing requirements for RDS usage.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to critical remote work capabilities for your staff.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Standard Core RDS CAL Suite provides per-device licensing for Remote Desktop Services, enabling users to access Windows desktops and applications remotely. It unlocks the necessary features for a secure and functional remote work environment, ensuring compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms.
Ideal for businesses with dedicated workstations or shared devices, this license is designed for IT Managers and Business Owners who need to manage user access to centralized resources. It fits within your existing Windows Server infrastructure, providing a cost-effective way to scale remote access capabilities.
- Per-Device Licensing: Assigns access rights to specific devices, simplifying management for shared or dedicated workstations.
- Core RDS Features: Grants entitlement to essential Remote Desktop Services functionalities for remote application and desktop access.
- Scalable Access: Allows for the addition of access licenses as your organization's device needs grow.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain adherence to Microsoft's licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers a predictable subscription cost for essential remote access capabilities.
This Microsoft RDS CAL Suite is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to efficiently manage and scale remote access for their devices.
What This Enables
Enable remote access for shared workstations
Enable teams to provide secure remote access to Windows desktops and applications from shared or dedicated devices. Streamline the process of granting access to employees who utilize specific workstations for their tasks.
Windows Server environment, Remote Desktop Services, Per-device licensing, Shared workstation access
Support compliance for RDS usage
Ensure your organization maintains compliance with Microsoft's licensing requirements for Remote Desktop Services usage. Automate the tracking and management of device-based access licenses to avoid audits and penalties.
Microsoft licensing, IT compliance, Server infrastructure, Business operations
Provide essential remote work capabilities
Grant employees the necessary entitlements to access critical business applications and desktops remotely. Support operational continuity by ensuring reliable access for users working outside the traditional office environment.
Remote workforce, Business continuity, Application access, User productivity
Key Features
Per-Device Licensing
Simplifies license management by assigning access rights to specific workstations or devices.
Core RDS Functionality
Unlocks essential features for remote desktop and application access, enhancing user productivity.
Subscription Billing
Provides a predictable operational expense for essential remote access capabilities.
Microsoft Compliance
Helps maintain adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Remote Desktop Services.
Scalable Access
Allows organizations to add access licenses as their device needs for remote access grow.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure and compliant remote access to sensitive data and applications, making RDS CALs essential for regulated environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and secure access to patient records and critical systems, often requiring remote access solutions that meet strict compliance standards like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure remote access to case management software and documents.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers may need remote access to specialized design software, production monitoring systems, or operational dashboards for engineers and managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Remote Desktop Services Client Access License (RDS CAL)?
An RDS CAL is a license that gives a user or device the right to access Windows Server through Remote Desktop Services. This specific product is a per-device CAL, meaning the license is tied to a device.
What is the difference between per-device and per-user CALs?
Per-device CALs are assigned to a specific device, allowing any user to access RDS from that device. Per-user CALs are assigned to a specific user, allowing that user to access RDS from any device. This product is per-device.
Does this license include Windows Server CALs?
No, this is a Remote Desktop Services CAL. You will still need appropriate Windows Server CALs for users or devices accessing the Windows Server operating system itself.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.