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Server 2016 Standard - Remote desktop what license needed
Hello, I have a client where a Server 2016 standard is used. Since Covid 19 they are making a connection remote to the Server using remote desktop but the Server is only allowing 2 or 3 users at ...
Dcaub The 2 or 3 concurrent session limit is to allow administration of a server - if you want to use this by more people you'd need to install Remote Desktop Services and yes you'd need the appropriate CAL. According to the chart on this page, the 2019 CAL can be used on servers running 2016. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-client-access-license
Remote Desktop Services hosts are typically servers which don't run any other Windows Server task (e.g. DHCP, DNS, Active Directory) and usually have user applications such as Office installed, so a bit more detail is needed as to what you need more people logged on remote desktop for to make a better recommendation.