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How to Set Up Activate RDS CALs on Windows Server 2012 R2

Set up the Remote Desktop Licensing role service and Remote Desktop Session Host with the following instructions:

Installing the Remote Desktop Licensing Role.

  1. Launch Server Manager. Click on Windows and select Server Manager.
  2. Click Manage and then select Add Roles and Features.
  3. In the Add Roles and Features Wizard, click Next.
  4. Select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
  5. Select the server where the roles will be installed and click Next.
  6. On the Select server roles page, check the Remote Desktop Services box and click Next.
  7. On the Select Features page, tick the Remote Server Administration Tools box.
  8. After selecting, click Add Features.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Tick the boxes for Remote Desktop Licensing and Remote Desktop Session Host, then click Next.
  12. For the web server role, click Next.
  13. In the Select role services option, click Next.
  14. Tick the box for Automatically restart and click Install. Wait for the roles to be installed.
  15. After the roles are installed, proceed to use your remote desktop service.

Activating the Licensing Server

  1. Click Tools in the top right corner, then select Terminal Services and click Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.
  2. Right-click on the server and select Activate Server.
  3. The server activation wizard will launch. Click Next.
  4. Select the automatic connection method and click Next.
  5. Enter the required details (first name, last name, region, and company name). Click Next.
  6. Enter the company details and click Next.
  7. Activation of the licensing server is complete. Click Next to start installing the license.
  8. Review your server configuration and click Next.
  9. In the License Program, select License Pack (Retail Purchase). Click Next.
  10. Enter your RDS CALs product key and click Add.
  11. Once the license is recognised, click Next.
  12. The license installation wizard will confirm successful installation. Click Finish.
  13. Your licensing server is now ready to issue and manage licenses. Check the server name to see the available licenses and those issued. Initially, it should show zero.

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