How to Install and Activate Windows Server 2022 RDS CALs

To begin, go to Server Manager and choose Add Roles and Features from the drop-down menu.

In the Before You Begin section, click Next.

Then click Next after selecting the Role-based option.

Choose one of the options. After selecting a server from the server pool, click Next. You can also choose another option. Select a virtual hard disk.

Click Next after selecting Remote Desktop Services as a role.

The Features section is unchecked by default. Click on Next

Once again, click Next.

After you've added the Remote Desktop Session Host and Remote Desktop Licensing role services, click Next.

Choose the appropriate option. Install if the target server has to be reset automatically.

Click Close when you're finished.

In "Server Manager," go to Tools, Terminal Services, and then Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.

In the RD Licencing Manager, expand the server section, then click Activate Server.

The window "Welcome to the Activate Server Wizard" will pop up. Proceed to the next step by clicking Next.

Click Next after selecting Automatic as the connection method.

Click Next after entering your Full Name and Company Name.

After entering your email address and company details, click Next. After you've entered your email address and company information, click Next. This section is optional.

To continue, click Next when the Install Licenses operation is completed.

Select Install licenses from the drop-down menu after right-clicking your server's name.

A popup titled "Welcome to the Install Licenses Wizard" will pop up. The next option should be chosen

Click Next after selecting License pack (Retail Purchase) as the license program.

Here you must insert your license key. Then, after selecting Add, click Next.

Everything is now in its proper place. The RDS CAL is currently operational.