Microsoft RDS CALs.
Let’s get your team
connected.
You know your business. We know RDS. Get the right Windows Server licenses, with practical help from people who work with them every day.
Start with your server.
Four server versions. One straightforward choice.
Pick yours, then choose User or Device CALs.
2025
Windows Server RDS CALsFor your next deployment, with the broadest downgrade flexibility.
2022
Windows Server RDS CALsA practical fit for your Windows Server 2022 environment.
2019
Windows Server RDS CALsKeep established Windows Server 2019 deployments connected.
2016
Windows Server RDS CALsFor teams continuing to run Windows Server 2016.
Not sure where to start? Tell us what you’re running. We’ll help you choose.
Planning an upgrade?
You can plan ahead.
Buy for the newest server you plan to run. A newer CAL also covers the earlier versions shown here.
Upgrading later?
License for the server you’re moving to. It covers your current one in the meantime.
Rolling back?
Downgrade rights apply automatically. No license exchange needed.
| CAL version | 2025 | 2022 | 2019 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maximum flexibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2022 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2019 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2016 | — | — | — | ✓ |
Your server can live
in a few different places.
On-premises, hosted, or in the cloud.
RDS licensing that fits where you work.
In your office
Your own hardware or virtual machines. Domain or workgroup, either is fine.
✓ On-premises supportedOn a rented server
A VPS, dedicated server, or collocated host. You license the server, not the provider.
✓ Hosted servers supportedIn the cloud
Azure or a dedicated host at AWS, Google Cloud, or elsewhere.
✓ Cloud setups use User CALsFor Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 with Remote Desktop Services enabled.
We’ve made RDS
our day job.
We are Sysvista Solutions Limited. Since 2015, we’ve been planning, deploying, and licensing Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
From choosing the right CALs to troubleshooting your setup, you’ll speak to Microsoft Certified Professionals who work with RDS every day.
The small things.
They make a difference.
“Great communication and instant exchange when I ordered the wrong license.”
“Great service, price and delivery”