The Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) External Connector License allows external users (those not directly employed by the organization) to access Remote Desktop Services (RDS) hosted on a Windows Server. External Connector licenses permit external user access to instances of the server software on the licensed servers. This license is ideal for scenarios where third-party contractors, vendors, or business partners need remote access to an organization's server, bypassing the need for individual User or Device CALs for each external user.
Specification
Licensing model: External Connector (single license unit)
Server compatibility: Windows Server 2025 and prior versions
Access type: External user access to Remote Desktop Services
License type: Cloud Services Provider (CSP) or Commercial available
Deployment: On-premises or cloud (Azure)
User scope: Unlimited external users per license
The Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) External Connector License allows external users (those not directly employed by the organization) to access Remote Desktop Services (RDS) hosted on a Windows Server. External Connector licenses permit external user access to instances of the server software on the licensed servers. This license is ideal for scenarios where third-party contractors, vendors, or business partners need remote access to an organization's server, bypassing the need for individual User or Device CALs for each external user.
Specification
Licensing model: External Connector (single license unit)
Server compatibility: Windows Server 2025 and prior versions
Access type: External user access to Remote Desktop Services
License type: Cloud Services Provider (CSP) or Commercial available
Deployment: On-premises or cloud (Azure)
User scope: Unlimited external users per license
