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Is it required to have a User CAL or Device CAL to access Windows File Server on the network?

HARI LAKSHMANAN 0 Reputation points
2025-02-06T18:30:38.81+00:00

Hi,

I have a Windows Domain and users of that Domain are accessing a Windows File Server which has shared folders from their client devices. Do I need to buy User CAL or Device CAL for the users to access the network shares? These users do not logon to the server using RDP, they only access the shared folders from the server remotely.

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