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How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2012 R2

02/23/2022
Isola Is
  • Introduction :

    An RDS CAL is a licence that allows users/devices to connect to a Windows Server. This blog article will walk you through the steps of installing and configuring a Remote Desktop Licence Server (RDS CALs) on Windows Server 2012 R2.

    1. Requirements

    2. Steps to follow

      • Setup the Server Roles

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

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        2. Click Next in the Before You Begin section.

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        3. Select Role-based and then click Next

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

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        5. Select the Remote Desktop Services role and then click Next.

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        6. Leave the Features section alone. Next should be clicked

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        7. Click Next once again.

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

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

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        10. When you're finished, click Close.

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      • Activate the RDS Licence Server

        1. Launch "Server Manager," go to Tools, then Remote Desktop Services, and finally 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. A window will appear with the text "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard." Next should be clicked.

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

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        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 procedure is finished, click Next to proceed.

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      • Turn on 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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        5. Everything is now in order. The RDS CAL is currently operational.

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