How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2012

Please launch the Server Manager and then click the Add Roles and Features

Click Next in the Before You Begin section.

Select Role-based and then click Next.

Choose Select a server from the server pool then click on Next. You can choose Select a virtual hard disk as well

Select the role Remote Desktop Services then click on Next.

By default, the Features section is unchecked. Continue by clicking on Next

Click on Next once more.

Now please add the role services Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing then click on Next.

Choose the option Restart the destination server automatically if required then click Install

Click on Close once you are done.

Go to “Server Manager”, then Tools, click on Remote Desktop Services and select Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

Select the server tab in the RD Licencing Manager, then click Activate Server.

The "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard" window will open. Select Next

Pick Automatic as the connection method, then click Next..

Click Next after entering your Full Name and Company Name.

Hit Next after entering your email address and company details. Click Next after entering your email and company information. This field is optional Information fields, therefore you may leave it empty

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

Next, right-click your server's name and select Install licenses from the drop-down menu

The "Welcome to the install licenses Wizard" window will be displayed. Click on Next

Please select the license program License pack (Retail Purchase) then click on Next.

Enter your activation code here. Then, after clicking Add, proceed by clicking Next.

The RDS CAL has now been successfully activated.