How many RDS CALs come with server 2022?

How many RDS CALs come with server 2022?

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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Edition Features

FeatureStandardDatacenter
Core Windows Server functionality
Hybrid integration
OSEs*/Hyper-V isolated containers 2 Unlimited
Windows Server containers Unlimited Unlimited
Storage Replica Limited to single Storage Replica volume up to 2TB
Software-defined networking  
Software-defined storage  

Windows Server 2022 Top Features

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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 vs 2019

FeatureWindows Server 2022Windows Server 2019
New Windows Admin Center
Automatic Windows Admin Center Updates  
Automated Extension Lifecycle Management  
Event Workspace to track data  
Detachable Events Overview Screen Built in Configurable
Configurable Destination Virtual Switch  
Customizable Columns for VM Information  
Upgraded Hyper V Manager
Action Bar  
Live Storage Migration  
Affinity and Anti-Affinity Rules  
VM Clones  
Running Workloads Between Server  
New Partitioning Tool  
Enhanced Security
Hypervisor based code integrity  
Secured-core server  
Hardware-enforced Stack Protection  
TLS 1.3 Enabled by default 1.2 Supported
Hybrid Cloud Capabilities
Azure Arc 1.3 Enabled by default Supported
Storage Migration Service Simplified Deployment & Management Supported
Improved Platform Flexibility
Uncompressed Image Size 3.7 GB approx 2.7 GB approx
Virtualized Time Zone Configurable Within Container Mirrors Host Timezone
Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA) Requires Domain Joining  
DSR Routing  
Better Kubernetes Experience
Multiple Subnets Per Windows Worker Node  
HostProcess containers  

Organizations are digitally transforming their operations and running business-critical workloads that span across cloud, on-premises, and the edge. As a result, the need to secure workloads and data has never been greater.

Windows Server 2022 enables you to run business-critical workloads anywhere — in your datacenter, in the cloud, and at the edge — while staying ahead of emerging security threats and helping secure your data. This release builds on the advancements made in Windows Server 2019, the fastestadopted Windows Server ever.

Windows Server delivers advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, and a flexible platform to modernize applications with containers.

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How many CALs does Server 2022 come with?

Windows Server 2022 Standard CAL 16 Core License Pack + 10 CALS.

Does Server 2022 include CALs?

Windows Server 2022's licensing model includes both Cores and CALs. Every user or device is required to have either a Windows Server CAL or a Windows Server and RDS CAL in order to be able to access the licensed server.

Does Windows Server 2022 Essentials require CALs?

Windows Server 2022 Essentials sells for $501 and does not require CALs but is limited to 10 cores, a single socket and a single virtual machine. The feature set is the same as the Standard edition. Windows Server 2022 Essentials is only available through certain server hardware partners.

How to install Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022?

Process of deploying RDS service roles.
Open Server Manager..
Click Manage and select Add Roles and Features..
Select Role-based or Feature-based installation..
Select the computer as the destination server..
On the Select server roles page, select Remote Desktop Services..