How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2012 R2

02/23/2022
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RDS CALs 2012 R2

Introduction :

An RDS CAL is a license that allows Windows Server users or devices to access all the server's services. In this blog post, we'll teach you how to install and set up a Remote Desktop License Server (RDS CALs) on Windows Server 2012 R2.

  1. Requirements

  2. Steps to follow

    • Install the Server Roles

      1. To get started, navigate to Server Manager and choose Add Roles and Features.

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      2. In the Before You Begin Section, Choose Next.

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      3. Select Role based then click Next

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      4. Select the option Select a server from the server pool and click on Next. You can also choose Select a virtual hard disk

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

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      6. Leave the Features section defined by default. Now, click on Next

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      7. Click on Next once again.

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      8. Add both role services Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing then click on Next.

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      9. Select the option Restart the destination server automatically if required then click Install

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      10. then click Close once finished.

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    • Activate the RDS License Server

      1. Now, open “Server Manager”, then go to Tools, click on Remote Desktop Services and select Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

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

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      3. A Windows with “Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard” will open. Click on Next

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      4. Please set the connection method as Automatic then click on Next.

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      5. Input your Full Name and your company name then click Next.

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      6. Now, insert your emails and your company’s details then click on Next. You can also leave this field blank as it is optional Information fields.

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      7. Install Licenses wizard is now completed, click on Next to finish.

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    • Activate the RDS CALs

      1. Please right click your server name then select Install licenses

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      2. A pop up with “Welcome to the install licenses Wizard” will open. Select Next.

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      3. Pick the license program License pack (Retail Purchase) then click on Next.

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      4. Input your License key, Click on Add then click on Next.

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      5. Everything has been done. The RDS CAL has now been activated and is fully functional.

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