How to Install and Activate RDS CALs 2008 R2

Let’s open the Server Manager, then click Add Roles.

In the Before You Begin Section, Click on Next.

Click on Next.

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

In the Uninstall and Reinstall Applications, click on Next.

Specify authentication method for Remote Desktop Session Host then click on Next.

Specify licensing mode then click on Next.

Select User group allowed Access to this RD Session Host Server then click on Next.

Configure client experience then click on Next

Configure Discovery Scope for RD licensing then click on Next

Now click Install. You may need to restart your Server after installation to apply the changes.

Click on Close once finished

Click your start menu, Click on “Administrative tools”, navigate to Remote Desktop Services then click on Remote Desktop Licensing Manager:

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

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

Set the connection method as Automatic then click on Next.

Enter your Full Name and your company name then click Next.

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

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

Now right click your server name then click Install licenses

A window with “Welcome to the install licenses Wizard” will open. Click on Next.

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

Enter your Licence key, Click on Add then click on Next.

All set now. The RDS CAL is now activated.