If you are setting up a Terminal Server or a VDI environment on Windows Server 2022, you already know you need a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. But when you go to your software vendor, they hit you with another question: “Do you want the Device version or the User version?” Choosing the wrong one…
SQL Server allows you to store data, but its licensing model seems designed to store confusion. In 2024, if you buy the wrong license type, you could overpay by tens of thousands of dollars – or worse, failing a compliance audit. This guide simplifies the two main licensing models for SQL Server 2022 Standard and…
If you are an IT administrator, you have likely stared at a Microsoft licensing quote and asked: “Why do I need two different types of CALs for the same user?” You are not alone. The distinction between a Windows Server User CAL and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL is the single most common source…
