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How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2008 R2

03/03/2022
  • Introduction :

    An RDS CAL is a license that allows users/devices to remotely access a Windows Server. This blog article will walk you through installing and configuring a Remote Desktop License Server (RDS CALs) on Windows Server 2008 R2.

    1. Requirements

      • Operating system: Windows Server 2008 R2
    2. Steps to take

      • Setup the Server Roles

        1. Let's launch the Server Manager and then select Add Roles.

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        2. Click Next in the Before You Begin section.

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        3. Tick the Remote Desktop Services checkbox, then click Next.

          RDS CALs 2008 R2

        4. Next, press the Next button.

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        5. Add the role services Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing, then select Next.

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        6. Click Next in the Uninstall and Reinstall Applications section.

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        7. Select the authentication method for the Remote Desktop Session Host and then click Next.

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        8. Select the licensing mode, then click Next.

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        9. Click Next after selecting User Group Allowed Access to this RD Session Host Server.

          RDS CALs 2008 R2

        10. Configure client experience before moving on to the next step.

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        11. Configure the Discovery Scope for RD licensing and then press the Next button.

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        12. Now, select Install. After installation, you may need to restart your Server to effect the modifications.

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        13. When you're finished, click Close.

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      • Activate the RDS License Server

        1. Select your start menu, and then Click on "Administrative Tools," then on Remote Desktop Services, and finally on Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

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        2. Expand the server area in the RD Licencing Manager, then click Activate Server.

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        3. The "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard" window will appear. Click on Next.

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        4. Select Automatic as the connection method, then click Next.

          RDS CALs 2008 R2

        5. Enter your Full Name and the name of your firm, then click Next.

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        6. Enter your email address and company information, then click Next. You may also leave this field empty because it is one of the optional Information fields.

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        7. When the Install Licences wizard is finished, click Next to proceed.

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      • Activate the RDS CALs

        1. Right-click your server's name and select Install licences.

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        2. A popup with the title "Welcome to the Install Licences Wizard" will appear. Next, press the Next button.

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        3. Select the licensing program Licence pack (Retail Purchase), then press the Next button.

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        4. Enter your licence key, then click Add and Next.

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      • Everything is now in order. The RDS CAL is currently operational.

        RDS CALs 2008 R2