How Do I Properly License RDS Device CALs for Multiple Users?

Just to clarify, Device CALs are not for the server itself but rather for the devices your users are using. Each device needs its own CAL, regardless of the user. If you had a shared PC that multiple users use, you would only need one CAL for that device.

When I bought my Device CALs, my vendor only sold them in packs of 10. Make sure to set up the necessary group policies for the licensing to work properly. It's straightforward but can be tricky if you don't know what to look out for!

Keep in mind, if you're not running Active Directory, licensing must be done with Per Device RDS CALs, meaning one for each device that connects. If one person has two computers, that would increase your total by one CAL.

Yes, you're right! You need a separate Device CAL for each device that connects to your server. So, if three different users are connecting from three different devices, you would indeed need to purchase three Device CALs.

In a workgroup environment, you can only use Per Device CALs. So, you'll need a license for every unique device that's going to connect to your Remote Desktop Services. For instance, if you have three staff members with one PC each, you'd need three Device CALs.