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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS): The Ultimate Solution for Virtualization and Remote Access
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is the leading virtualization infrastructure that allows companies to deploy applications and desktops centrally. With RDS, employees can access corporate resources, files, and operating systems from any location and device, ensuring borderless productivity and robust security.
At CHEAPFY, we offer 100% legal and perpetual RDS licenses, enabling your company to scale its remote work capacity with savings of up to 70% compared to new software.
How Does Microsoft RDS Work?
Unlike traditional installations, with RDS, applications and the operating system do not run on the employee’s local hardware but on a central server. The user’s device acts as a “window” that visualizes and controls the resources hosted on the server.
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Resource Centralization: Facilitates software updates and patch management from a single point.
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Diagnosis and Support: RDS allows IT administrators to identify performance issues, monitor user experience, and resolve technical incidents remotely and efficiently.
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Data Security: Since information does not reside on the end-user devices, the risk of data loss due to hardware theft or loss is drastically reduced.
Types of Access Licenses (RDS CAL)
To utilize these services, in addition to the Windows Server license, it is mandatory to have RDS CALs (Client Access Licenses). There are two modes depending on your workforce’s needs:
1. RDS User CAL (Per User)
The license is assigned to a specific worker. This is the ideal option for companies with full mobility, where the employee accesses the server from different devices (office PC, home laptop, tablet, or smartphone).
2. RDS Device CAL (Per Device)
The license is assigned to a specific physical machine. This is the most cost-effective solution for companies with rotating shifts or shared workstations (receptions, call centers, or production floors), where multiple people use the same hardware to connect to the server.
Version Compatibility Matrix
A critical aspect when purchasing RDS licenses is ensuring that the CAL version is equal to or higher than the version of the server’s operating system (Windows Server).
| Windows Server Version | Required RDS CAL | Compatible with older CALs? |
| Windows Server 2025 | RDS CAL 2025 | No |
| Windows Server 2022 | RDS CAL 2022 / 2025 | No |
| Windows Server 2019 | RDS CAL 2019 / 2022 / 2025 | No |
| Windows Server 2016 | RDS CAL 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025 | No |
Golden Rule: You cannot use an old CAL to access a newer server version, but a modern CAL is always compatible with servers running previous versions (Downgrade rights).
Advantages of Acquiring RDS with CHEAPFY
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Perpetual Licenses: Forget about monthly subscriptions. Our RDS licenses are acquired through a one-time payment and never expire.
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Strategic Savings: Access all the features of the latest RDS versions (2019, 2022, or 2025) at a significantly lower price than the traditional market.
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Legal Compliance: All our pre-owned licenses are volume licenses and 100% original.
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Immediate Scalability: Add more users or devices to your remote access infrastructure quickly and economically.
Do you have any questions, do you need a large quantity of RDS licenses for companies? Contact us directly.