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Microsoft 6VC-01759 Windows Remote Desktop Services CAL 2012

Name: Microsoft 6VC-01759 Windows Remote Desktop Services CAL 2012
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: 6VC-01759

Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services CAL 2012 provides 20 device licenses for secure virtual desktop and remote app access.

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Overview

The Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services CAL 2012 (model 6VC-01759) is a 20-device license pack that grants the legal right for devices to connect to Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services. This includes access to session-based desktops, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and RemoteApp published applications. In any environment where users connect to a Remote Desktop session host, these CALs are required in addition to standard Windows Server CALs — they are not interchangeable.

Because this is a per-device license, each CAL is assigned to a specific machine rather than a specific user. This model is particularly efficient in environments such as computer labs, factory floors, or call centers where multiple users share the same physical workstation throughout the day. The 20-license quantity provides a practical starting point for small-to-midsize deployments. It is important to note that this pack covers licensing only — no server software, installation media, or Remote Desktop infrastructure components are included.

Key Features

Unified administration experience

User personalization

Less expensive storage

Automated pooled virtual desktop management

Specifications

Publisher

Microsoft

Model

6VC-01759

Product

Windows Remote Desktop Services CAL 2012

License Type

Device

Number of Licenses

Platform

Windows Server 2012

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

20-device pack is cost-effective for organizations licensing multiple workstations at once
Enables legitimate access to Remote Desktop session hosts, RemoteApp, and virtual desktops
Per-device licensing simplifies compliance in shared-workstation environments like labs or kiosks

👎 Cons

Tied to Windows Server 2012 — may not be forward-compatible with newer Server versions
Per-device model is less economical if each device is used by only one roaming user
No software media or server components included — only the access licenses themselves

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a per-device or per-user license?

This is a per-device CAL, meaning each of the 20 licenses covers one specific device regardless of how many users access Remote Desktop Services from that device.

Does this CAL include the Windows Server operating system?

No. This is a Client Access License only. You must have a separately licensed Windows Server 2012 environment with the Remote Desktop Services role already configured.

Can these CALs be used with Windows Server versions newer than 2012?

RDS CALs are generally version-specific. Windows Server 2012 RDS CALs are valid for Server 2012 but may not be accepted by newer versions of Windows Server without a corresponding upgrade.

What is the difference between an RDS CAL and a standard Windows Server CAL?

A standard Windows Server CAL grants access to core server services, while an RDS CAL is an additional license required specifically to connect to Remote Desktop session hosts, virtual desktops, and RemoteApp programs.