Microsoft 365 E5 - Windows 10 Enterprise Entitlement

James Ooi 1 Reputation point
2020-09-18T17:01:44.967+00:00

Need someone to clear this licensing entitlement question: if my organization already has Windows 10 Enterprise, which is part of Microsoft 365 E5, does it include the rights to use RDS CAL, VDI CAL and / or VDA CAL?

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 10,756 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-09-21T02:19:44.553+00:00

    Hi,

    In every situation where you use Remote Desktop Services, you will need to purchase RDS CAL, which is not included in E5. But VDA CAL is included in E5.

    Please refer to below link for details.

    Understanding Microsoft's VDI & RDS Licensing
    https://www.awingu.com/demystifying-rdp-understanding-microsofts-rds-vdi-licensing/

    Thanks,

    Eleven

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