Windows Server 2008 CAL license

[TrEpIdAtIoN]

Can someone explain this to me better than the Microsoft website. From my understanding of it, I'm purchasing the software, but if I or my dev team want to connect(rdp or vnc) to it I need to purchase these user licenses? I think I interpreted it correctly there. But I'm kinda shaky on the device licenses. If someone could explain that a little better for me I would greatly appreciate it. I'm really only a developer and haven't had to put much effort into managing our budget/purchases before.

 

[dbwillis]

CAL is for when a user is accessing the server for a resource on it.

CAL isnt for when your logging into the machine (RDP/VNC), if you have the machine setup as a terminal server, then you would need TS CALS for each user accessing it.

 

[swatbat]

If we are talking about remote administration then you don't need extra cals. Server 08 supports what MS calls remote administration. If you wanted users to log in and use it as a remote desktop then you would need terminal server licensing and a cal for each user.