Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 2008 Device CAL - License Key

Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) are the Microsoft licenses required for each user or device that connects to a Remote Desktop Session Host running on Windows Server. They are meant for companies and IT administrators who publish remote desktops or RemoteApp programs from a terminal server to office staff, remote workers or thin clients. This listing is a license pack code that is installed on the Remote Desktop Licensing server; the CAL version and type (per user or per device) are shown in the product name.

This product is a license key for Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 2008 Device CAL for use on 20 devices running Windows. The supplier does not state the duration of the license, so no specific validity period is guaranteed. The key is delivered by email together with the activation instructions.

RDS CALs 2008 license only Session Hosts running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2: hosts on Windows Server 2012 or later need CALs of their own version or newer. The licensing mode configured on the host has to match the CAL type. The server operating system and the base Windows Server CALs are licensed separately and are not part of this product.

Key Features:

• Per User or Per Device: A User CAL is assigned to a person who can connect from any device, a Device CAL to a specific computer or thin client shared by several people.
• Central license management: The RD Licensing server installs the pack, issues licenses to connecting clients and keeps track of how many are in use.
• Remote desktops and RemoteApp: Licensed clients can open full session-based desktops or single published applications that run on the server.
• Access inside and outside the office: Connections can come from the local network or, with RD Gateway and RD Web Access, securely over the internet.

Product Details:

• Product: Remote Desktop Services Client Access License (RDS CAL)
• Version: 2008
• License Type: license key; duration not stated by the supplier
• Platform: Windows
• Devices: 20 devices
• Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages)
• Delivery: license key and instructions by email after payment confirmation (usually within a few hours)
• Activation: Installed on the Remote Desktop Licensing server
• Region: not specified – if you need activation in a specific country, contact us before ordering
• Notes: Microsoft no longer supports this version (no security updates); it still installs and activates, which suits older servers kept for compatibility
• Publisher: Microsoft Corporation

System Requirements:

• Server: Windows Server with the Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing role services, not newer than the CAL version
• License server activation: Internet connection, web browser or telephone to activate the RD Licensing server

How to Activate:

1. On the server, add the Remote Desktop Licensing role service from Server Manager if it is not installed yet.
2. Open Remote Desktop Licensing Manager and activate the license server, preferably with the automatic connection method.
3. Right-click the server, choose Install Licenses, select License Pack (Retail Purchase) and enter the license code received.
4. Set the licensing mode (Per User or Per Device) and the license server on the Session Host, in the deployment properties or through Group Policy.

Delivery:

This product is delivered digitally. After your purchase is confirmed, the license key and activation guidance are sent to the email address provided at checkout. Delivery times may vary depending on the product type.