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RDS (to the server)/VDI is not available on Essentials (should not be used).<br />
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If you want VDI (why? &nbsp;for a 5 user network) then you need the CALs and another server.
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RDS (to the server)/VDI is not available on Essentials (should not be used).

If you want VDI (why?  for a 5 user network) then you need the CALs and another server.

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so, do I need to purchase the standard edition + cals for $919?<br />
doesn't the standard comes with 5 cals?<br />
what type of cals do I need? <br />
cant I just add cals to essential? <br />
thanx.
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so, do I need to purchase the standard edition + cals for $919?
doesn't the standard comes with 5 cals?
what type of cals do I need?
cant I just add cals to essential?
thanx.

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Thanx a lot for the fast response!
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I have server 2012 r2 essentials installed on hp proliant server and 5 physical computers with windows 8, 8.1 and 7 premium.<br />
I want to connect all the 5 to the server over session based vdi - with no success.<br />
I spoke to Microsoft and they told me I have to purchase a: &quot;windows server 2012 remote desktop services 5 user cal&quot; that is $919.06..<br />
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The questions are:<br />
1. do they right and that's what I should do?<br />
2. don't the 25 users permission that comes with the server 2012 r2 essentials supposed to cover it?<br />
3. Did I get the right version of the server OS or maybe should I get the Standard edition?<br />
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BTW all the computers are on the same lan.<br />
Its just a small office.<br />
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Thanx a lot, Tosaf.
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I have server 2012 r2 essentials installed on hp proliant server and 5 physical computers with windows 8, 8.1 and 7 premium.
I want to connect all the 5 to the server over session based vdi - with no success.
I spoke to Microsoft and they told me I have to purchase a: "windows server 2012 remote desktop services 5 user cal" that is $919.06..

The questions are:
1. do they right and that's what I should do?
2. don't the 25 users permission that comes with the server 2012 r2 essentials supposed to cover it?
3. Did I get the right version of the server OS or maybe should I get the Standard edition?

BTW all the computers are on the same lan.
Its just a small office.

Thanx a lot, Tosaf.

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