Remote Desktop Services License «2026»

| License Type | Source | Validity | |--------------|--------|----------| | | Microsoft Volume Licensing | Perpetual (with Software Assurance optional) | | Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) | Monthly reporting to SPLA provider | Monthly rental – cannot be owned | | RDS CALs via CSP | Cloud Solution Provider | Subscription or perpetual |

| ✅ Do | ❌ Don't | |--------|----------| | Install RD Licensing on a stable, backed-up server. | Rely on the grace period beyond testing. | | Match license version to RDSH OS (or newer). | Mix Per User and Per Device across farm. | | Use Group Policy to enforce license server discovery. | Reassign Per Device CALs more often than 90 days without retiring the old device. | | Keep purchase records for 3+ years. | Assume Windows Server CAL includes RDS access. | remote desktop services license

To get the most out of your RDS License, follow these best practices: | License Type | Source | Validity |