![]() Note: The provided steps only work with Windows Server 2008R2 and 2012. They do not work with later Windows versions. Table of Contents: 1. Activating a Remote Desktop Services license server After installing and configuring the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) role in Windows server, a license server needs to activated. ![]() ![]() Without an activated license server, clients will fail to connect to the Session Host server when the expires. To activate the license server follow the instructions below. • Launch the RDS license manager • In Windows Server 2008 R2, click Start > Administrative Tools > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. • In Windows Server 2012, launch Server Manager and click Tools > Terminal Services > Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. • Right-click the server name and select Activate Server. • Click Next on the welcome screen. • Ensure the connection method is set to Automatic and click Next. • Fill in the requested company information and click Next. • Fill in the optional information and click Next. • The status should indicate that the server was successfully activated. • To install RD client access licenses (CALs), check the Start Install Licenses Wizard now box. • See Section 2 for information on installing RD CALs. Installing RD CALs This section assumes the RDS license server has been activated. If the license server is not already activated, refer to Section 1. • Launch the RDS license manager if not already running • In Windows 2008, click Start > Administrative Tools > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. • In Windows 2012, launch Server Manager and click Tools > Terminal Services > Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. ![]() • Right-click the server name and select Install Licenses. • Choose the applicable license program and click Next. Refer to Section 3 for information on the license programs. • Enter the licensing information requested and click Next. • Enter the product version, license type, and quantity and click Next. • The status should indicate success. Click Finish. Mar 13, 2014 Activating Remote Desktop License in Windows Server 2012 1. Click the Server manager icon below to display. In the Server Manager, click Tools in the. To activate a Remote Desktop license server automatically. On the license server, open Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. Right-click the license server that you want to activate, and then click Activate Server. • Repeat these steps to install additional RD CALs. RDS License Programs There are a number of license programs available from Microsoft. RD CALs purchased from Dell likely fall under one of two programs: • Retail Purchase • A 25-digit product key is used for installation. • These licenses are most commonly purchased on the same order as the server. As a result, there is typically accompanying documentation with the product key. • Open LicenseThis is the most common of the licensing programs, as only 5 CALs are required to enroll.All license information can be managed through Microsoft's website.An authorization number and a license number are required for installation. • These licenses are most commonly purchased on a separate order from the server. ![]() The required information is sent to the email address that was provided at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, this email can be mistaken for spam. • If the authorization number and license number cannot be located, the Dell salesperson should be contacted. Article ID: SLN285758 Last Date Modified: 09:09 AM. Q: How do I use Server Manager to set the Remote Desktop Licensing mode for Windows Server 2012 RDS deployment? A: Remote Desktop Services management is fully integrated into Server Manager with Windows Server 2012; however, setting the RDS licensing mode isn't obvious, initially. • Open Server Manager. • Navigate to the Remote Desktop Services navigation area. • Select the Overview branch. • Under the Deployment Overview area, select Edit Deployment Properties from the Tasks menu. • Select the RD Licensing page of the displayed dialog. • Specify the licensing mode and the license server, then click OK.
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