How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2012 R2

Let's launch the Server Manager and then click the Add Roles and Features button

Click Next in the Before You Begin section.

Select Role-based and then click Next

Select an option Choose a server from the server pool and then click Next. You may also select Select a virtual hard drive

Select the Remote Desktop Services role and then click Next.

Leave the Features section alone. Next should be clicked

Click Next once again.

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

Select the option If necessary, restart the target server automatically, then click Install

When you're finished, click Close.

Launch "Server Manager," go to Tools, then Remote Desktop Services, and finally Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

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

A window will appear with the text "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard." Next should be clicked.

Select Automatic as the connection method, then click Next.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Enter your licence key, then click Add and Next.