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You must bring your existing RDS CALs with Software Assurance or pay for RDS SALs via a service provider. Microsoft decided not to provide RDS CALs or RDS SALs in Azure. Are there Pay-as-you-go RDS CALs in Azure? Licenses get "attached" to the chosen provider, or Azure, for 90 days. You may use your RDS User CALs with Software Assurance only with one provider at a time, plus on-premises. Can I use my RDS User CALs with multiple service providers?
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You must submit a License Verification Form to Microsoft no later than ten days after you deployed a Windows Server with a Remote Desktop Service and let your users access it. RDS Device CALs do not have this benefit. If you have RDS User CALs purchased, for example, as a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement license, you may use them in Azure. Yes, if you have Software Assurance on RDS User CALs. Providers! RDS SAL is the only option for service providers to offer compliant Remote Desktop solutions in Azure.
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When we wrote this article, we were unclear on where and how to purchase RDS User SLs. You can only acquire RDS SALs from a service provider authorised to use Microsoft SPLA. SAL stands for "Subscriber Access License" it is a monthly subscription.
What are RDS CAL equivalent licenses for Azure? However, only RDS User CALs are permitted in the Cloud. Device CALs are not allowed to be assigned to Azure.Ĭan I mix and match User and Device CALs? RDS Device CAL – you assign them to client devices – desktops, laptops, tablets, phones – and any user may access RDS from a "Licensed device". It is the only type of RDS CAL you may assign to Azure. RDS User CAL – you assign them to users who become "Licensed users" and may access RDS from an unlimited number of devices. RDS stands for "Remote Desktop Services".ĬAL stands for "Client Access License". It is also known as a "Terminal Services CAL". It is essential for Work-from-Home licensing and running desktop applications in the Cloud. RDS CAL is a license that you need to access a Remote Desktop on Windows Server. Azure WVD runs on Windows 11 and doesn't require RDS CALs. You only need RDS CALs for virtual desktops using Windows Server. Do I need RDS CALs for Windows Virtual Desktop? You need RDS CALs or equivalent licenses in Azure if you provide access to a Windows Server graphical desktop or stream an application using RDS, Citrix or similar technologies.